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Locked On Wild podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Seth Toupal, the Locked On Wild podcast provides your daily Wild fix with expert opinions, local analysis, interviews, and coverage of all aspects of the Wild franchise. The Locked On Wild podcast takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories fr ...
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Minnesota Wild Draft Zeev Buium in 2024 NHL Draft The Minnesota Wild have selected Zeev Buium with the twelfth pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOWild?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Join our Discord Server: …
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to look at potential businesses that could take over naming rights for Xcel Energy Center once their lease is up after the 2024-25 season. We look at Minnesota based businesses, as well as other larger brands that could be interested. Seth and Isha also discuss Ryan Suter bein…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we jump into the war room and talk our way through various draft scenarios for the Minnesota Wild. We look at recent mock drafts, with options for defensemen sliding to 13 such as Carter Yakemchuk or Anton Silayev. We also discuss forward options if the top defensemen all are gone before the Wild pick, such as …
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by looking at Detroit's efforts to open up additional cap space yesterday that just so happens to be almost all of Filip Gustavsson's cap hit. We look at their lack of quality goalies on roster, but also discuss today's rumors that John Gibson is on the block and Detroit being involved in discussions f…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the draft profiles for Zeev Buium, Zayne Parekh and Liam Greentree ahead of the NHL Draft on Friday! We discuss Buium's pedigree and impressive all around game. We discuss the impressive offense Parekh brings to the table and Liam Greentree's size and shot combination. We do also discuss some areas o…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we start by gearing up for the NHL Draft on Friday. We talk about the need to draft best player available, as opposed to drafting for specific needs. We look at the areas the Wild should target depending on the board and how it plays out, such as defense and goaltending. We move to what…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins as we take a look at 13th overall picks in NHL Draft History. We look at some of the biggest hits from that spot in the draft, and the misses. No year left unturned. Who will the Wild select at 13? Only time will tell! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Su…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we say goodbye to Adam Beckman as he was traded to New Jersey. We look at Beckman's stats, and why it never seemed like he was put in a position to get meaningful minutes here. We discuss what Graeme Clarke brings to the table, including a look at his dynamic shot. We discuss the opportunities he could challeng…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we go Ballin on a Budget ahead of Free Agency starting on July 1st! We take a look at secondary free agents (not named Jake Guentzel, Steven Stamkos, Sam Reinhart or David Perron) that the Wild should consider if we operate under the parameters that they have to get somebody! We start with Adam Foegele, fresh o…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the trade of Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey. We look at the return, a 2025 1st round pick and a young NHL ready defenseman to try to gauge what Gustavsson could fetch in return. We look at the teams who are in need of Gustavsson the most, from Buffalo and Detroit to potentially the Los Angeles Kings,…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we evaluate the 2023-24 season for Mats Zuccarello. We look at how the season took a Wild turn from him occupying the top line with Kirill Kaprizov to star the year, to finishing the year with Marco Rossi and trying to provide a second scoring line to complement a dominant top line. We look at Zuccarello's spli…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins us as we discuss the rumored "Wild rebrand" that lasted for less than a day by asking if it is something the Wild should give serious thought to. We discuss the 78s as well as the current color scheme. Alex and Seth also discuss the organizational philosophy and wonder if it would make sen…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins the show as we draft Wild teams year by year! From Kirill Kaprizov to Marian Gaborik see who made the cut for each of our rosters! No player off limits, see which strategy will win out! Isha's Lineup Kirill Kaprizov - Joel Eriksson Ek - Marian Gaborik Thomas Vanek - Sergei Zho…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the recent rumors of a Jacob Middleton 4x4 extension coming sometime after the draft. We look at recent trends with Wild extensions, the notion that the extension itself isn't an issue, but all of these extensions stacked on top of each other limits flexibility and opportunities for the roster to imp…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins us as we look at upcoming extensions for Brock Faber, Marco Rossi and Declan Chisholm. We start on the Faber front, looking first at all of the things Faber brought to the table and why it seems most likely that he locks in with a long term deal to rival many defensemen throughout the league. S…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss areas the Wild should look to draft (while maintaining the Best Player Available mantra) based on their needs in the future. We discuss the goalie position with no clear cut prospects behind Jesper Wallstedt as well as defense with Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin getting older. We also take a look at…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at 3 rookies who could have a MAJOR impact in 2024-25! We start with Riley Heidt and the likelihood becoming more and more that he sticks beyond his 9 game "cup of tea". We look at he skillset that Heidt brings to the table despite his small stature, and why the Wild are in desperate need of skill to he…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we dive into the faceoff circle to look at another one of Darby Hendrickson's coaching duties that will need to be filled after his dismissal. We look at some of the statistics that have the Wild in the bottom 10 of faceoffs since 2020-21. We also discuss the notion that the Wild add a …
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alexis Pearson joins us to recap a Walter Cup winning inaugural season for PWHL Minnesota! We discuss the losing streak that ended the regular season and began the postseason, and how PWHL Minnesota rallied to overcome large odds and stun the top seed Toronto, and then beat Boston to win the Walter Cup. We also…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the 2024 NHL Draft profiles for Berkley Catton, Konsta Helenius and Beckett Sennecke. We look at the characteristics they bring to the table, as well as thoughts from Scott Wheeler and The Hockey Writers as to strengths like skating, intelligence and puck vision in Helenius's case, and elite playmaki…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the Draft profiles for Anton Silayev, Michael Hage and Sam Dickinson. We start with Silayev and look at how he brings a rare combination of size and skill to support his 6'7 frame. We discuss how Silayev could fit into the Wild lineup and why his skating ability is what helps him stand out from the r…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we react to the news that Darby Hendrickson was relieved of his duties on Friday. We look at the areas Darby was responsible for as well as why after 14 years this finally happened. We look at who made this decision, who could be brought in to fill the open spot on the coaching…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins as we look back at the 2000, 2001 and 2002 NHL Drafts. We start with the inaugural draft in Minnesota Wild history and quickly come to the conclusion that the Wild did as well as they could have at least in the first two rounds with Marian Gaborik and Nick Schultz, who both ha…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the ins and outs of a Draft Day trade for the Minnesota Wild! We start by looking at spots in the draft the Wild could look to jump. We discuss what teams like Utah, Ottawa and Seattle need and what it might cost to jump to those spots. We also discuss how Marco Rossi and Filip Gustavsson could facto…
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Beckman Coaching Program is now live. Email beckmanventures@gmail.com, tell me about your experience and why you want to be in the program. Podcast is also available on Spotify, Apple & Most Other Platforms. Merch is available! https://beckman.creator-spring.com Call Us For A Chance To Be On The Podcast! Leave a Voicemail USA 1 (619) 784-5580…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we evaluate Marco Rossi's 2023-24 season! We look at the strides he took in his first full season in the NHL. We also discuss his hard work ethic, and that memorable quote early in the year "I just show up to the rink everyday and work hard and try to do my best". We look at some of the factors that led to his …
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we start with former Wild coach Dean Evason's chances of landing a job before the 2024-25 season. We look at the current trend for teams as they look to play with more speed and skill, and limited remaining opportunities or teams playing a more physical game. We also discuss whether or …
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at how recent extensions may have turned out had the Wild taken a more businesslike approach to retaining who they view as their current core. We discuss whether or not Freddy Gaudreau should even have been retained, and why the right choice would have been to wait to see how Marco Rossi performed befor…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins as we revisit the 2004, 2006 and 2007 NHL Drafts. In each of those seasons the Wild missed on their first round pick, so we take a look at other players that would have been available to select. From AJ Thelen to James Sheppard to Colton Gillies, the Wild selected players that…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we take a look at the Wild season after John Hynes took over. We discuss how Hynes changed the team while still operating within the same system that was used under Dean Evason. We discuss the adjustments in game Hynes found during the year, his usage of Joel Eriksson Ek and other key players, and his willingne…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the draft profiles for Cole Eiserman, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Tij Iginla to see what they would bring to the Wild if selected with the 13th pick in the first round. We discuss the elite shot of Eiserman, and why he would be worth drafting even with the other areas of his game that need work. We …
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we review the 2023-24 season for Joel Eriksson Ek. We look at another season of Eriksson Ek improving in every statistical category and how his usage dramatically increased under John Hynes. We hand out letter grades for Eriksson Ek's performance in various categories: Offense: 4/5 Defense: 4.5/5 Special Teams:…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we dive into The Athletic Fan Survey to see how Wild fans feel about the direction of the team! We start by looking at what fans feel was the biggest issue for the Wild in 2023-24. We also discuss fan support in Bill Guerin and John Hynes, with support in Guerin taking a hit after a ver…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins as we rank the top 10 free agent signings in Minnesota Wild franchise history. We start at number 10 with Alex Goligoski's initial season in Minnesota. YES it should have been a one and done, but his initial year in Minnesota was very solid. At number 9 we discuss Cam Talbot's…
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Beckman Coaching Program is now live. Email beckmanventures@gmail.com, tell me about your experience and why you want to be in the program. Podcast is also available on Spotify, Apple & Most Other Platforms. Merch is available! https://beckman.creator-spring.com Call Us For A Chance To Be On The Podcast! Leave a Voicemail USA 1 (619) 784-5580…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at three possible destinations for Filip Gustavsson if he is indeed traded this offseason. We start with the Los Angeles Kings, who seem to have a dire need in net with Cam Talbot, David Rittich and Pheonix Copley all impending free agents and no prospects ready to step into the starting role. We look a…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we review the 2023-24 season for Matt Boldy. We discuss his slow start through the first 19 games of the year, and his torrid finish after finding his way to the top line after the All Star Break. We hand out grades for Boldy's performance in various categories: Offense: 4/5 Defense: 4/5 Special Teams: 4/5 And …
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to take a look at the IIHF World Championships. We look at a slow start for team USA, largely on the shoulders of inconsistent goaltending. We discuss solid starts for Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek, Filip Gustavsson and other Wild players, including Marcus Johansson, who has found his scori…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins as we rank every first round pick in Minnesota Wild history 1-24! We start at the beginning with a big shocker with Brent Burns taking the first overall spot in the rankings. We look at where Marian Gaborik, Joel Eriksson Ek, Nick Leddy and more rank to round out the top five.…
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Beckman Coaching Program is now live. Email beckmanventures@gmail.com, tell me about your experience and why you want to be in the program. Merch is available! https://beckman.creator-spring.com Call Us For A Chance To Be On The Podcast! Leave a Voicemail USA 1 (619) 784-5580By Joel Beckman & Eric
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by recapping the NHL Draft Lottery, with San Jose keeping Macklin Celebrini away from Chicago by securing the 1st overall pick. We look at how the rest of the lottery played out and at how the Wild have done with first round picks throughout their franchise history. We dive into Carter Yakemchuk's Draf…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we begin our 2023-24 Player Report Cards at the top with Kirill Kaprizov. We discuss his slow start, and absolutely torrid finish that put him among the 10 best players in the NHL over the final 62 games of the season. We look at where this season stacked up compared to Kaprizov's previous seasons, and why this…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we start by recapping an eventful weekend in the NHL with two Game 7s and what the Wild can pull from both games. We discuss the youth playing meaningful roles in Dallas with Logan Stankoven and Wyatt Johnston being heroes for Dallas throughout round one. We move to the possibility that…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the doomsday scenario if Kirill Kaprizov elects to not re-sign with the Wild currently several players away from legitimate contention. We look at previous mega trades, such as Matthew Tkachuk, Jack Eichel and more to see which trade return would benefit the Wild the most. We discuss the timeline for…
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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we take a look at the final team rankings of the 2023-24 season for the Minnesota Wild. We find a team in the bottom third in offense, goaltending and penalty kill, so it should be no surprise that the Wild missed out on the postseason. We look at the number of top half teams in all of those categories that mad…
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