On today's episode of Locked on Wild, our official NHL correspondent Spoked Z joins the show for a full recap of the madness that was Day 1 of NHL Free Agency. We look at some of the biggest moves at the goalie position, including Philip Grubauer heading to Seattle, Marc-Andre Fleury heading to Chicago where he will probably retire, and Darcy Kuemper going to Colorado. We also try to figure out what the Carolina Hurricanes overall plan for the offseason is. We finish with a look at the Wild's moves in free agency so far, whether or not Zdeno Chara would be a potential fit and then breaking Wild news comes across the wire as we discuss that. ABSOLUTE INSANITY AND THAT IS ONLY PART 1 OF THE CONVERSATION! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked On Wild - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Wild

NHL Day 1 Free Agency with Spoked Z Part 1

On today's episode of Locked on Wild we recap Day 1 of Free Agency for the Minnesota Wild. We look at some of the depth signings in Dominic Turgeon, Jon Lizotte, and Joe Hicketts. We say goodbye to Nick Bonino and Ian Cole. We look at potential targets going elsewhere in Nick Foligno and Pius Suter. And we welcome in Alex Goligoski and Freddy Gaudreau. We look at what they bring to the team and what still needs to be shored up by Bill Guerin. We react to some of Guerin's comments about Day 1 and why the Wild felt it was necessary to trade Brennen Menell despite some obvious needs on defense. SO MUCH FREE AGENCY IN JUST ONE DAY!!! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping the Wild's Day 1 Free Agency Moves

On today's episode of Locked on Wild we gear up for the start of NHL Free Agency. We begin by looking at the signings of Dakota Mermis, Kyle Rau and Andrew Hammond to return to the organization. Will any of those guys have a chance to make the Wild roster, or will they be more likely to play with Iowa especially with the Taxi Squad not being necessary this year. We move to whether or not the Wild should sign impending free agents Nick Bonino and Ian Cole to return next year. The reality is that both would be welcome additions to the 2021-22 roster but other moves need to be made first before they can be addressed so they will likely head elsewhere. We finish by looking at free agents who have been linked to the Wild, including Alex Goligoski, Nick Foligno, and a player they should absolutely target in Pius Suter. FREE AGENCY IS UPON US! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Free Agency Primer

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we dive into the Wild's 2021 Draft Class with Gabe Foley of Recruit Scouting. We start with some overall draft thoughts, and whether shortening the draft is a good idea. We move to Jesper Wallstedt. Does Gabe think he has what it takes to become a quality NHL starter? What can we expect from Carson Lambos? How big of a home run pick was Jack Peart in the second round? We then move to the remaining picks for the Wild and wonder who between Caedan Bankier, Kyle Masters, Josh Pillar and Nate Benoit has the best chance of making it to the NHL level. Gabe also gives his thoughts on the floors and ceilings of each selection. All in all a GREAT weekend for Bill Guerin, Judd Brackett and the rest of the Wild draft team! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wild's 2021 Draft Class with Gabe Foley

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show to recap a busy week in the NHL last week. We start by analyzing some of the biggest trades from around the league. Will Chicago get hurt more by the prospects they gave up for Seth Jones, or the extension they signed him to? Are we surprised that Jack Eichel didn't go anywhere? What exactly are the Carolina Hurricanes doing? We then move to the NHL Draft and recap what the Wild did in the first round. Were we surprised that they didn't draft a center? Plus how refreshing were Bill Guerin's comments about letting Judd Brackett handle the draft entirely. Do we like Jesper Wallstedt? What about the selection of hometown kid Jack Peart? Plus we call out Montreal for their first round blunder. We finish with a little free agency discussion and whether the Wild will be more active on the trade front or by targeting free agent centers? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Weekend Rewind with Alex Micheletti

On today's episode of Locked on Wild we start by reacting to the first round of the NHL Draft. Jack Eichel wasn't traded but Sam Reinhart was. What effect will that have on the Wild's ability to add a center via trade or does it make it more likely the Wild just go free agent shopping instead? We react to both the Jesper Wallstedt and Carson Lambos picks with notes from The Athletic and Elite Prospects. What does the Wallstedt selection say about Kaapo Kahkonen? Are we surprised the Wild didn't grab a center? We finish with more of the Seattle Expansion Draft crossover from Friday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome Jesper Wallstedt and Carson Lambos!

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jared Ellis of Locked on Hurricanes and Jason Hernandez of Locked on Ducks stop by for an Expansion Draft Reaction Crossover episode! In part 1 we break down each player selected off of our teams, including the Wild losing Carson Soucy, and who is most likely to replace him in the lineup. We also look at the Expansion Draft presentation overall and some of the more puzzling decisions made by Kraken GM Ron Francis. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expansion Reaction Crossover Part 1

On today's episode of Locked on Wild we react to the news that Carson Soucy has been selected by the Seattle Kraken in the Expansion draft and why his absence will mostly be felt by his production in a more prominent role with the Kraken. We then go through the second half of the final Locked on NHL Mock Draft, with the NHL Draft starting tomorrow. Included in this second half of the mock draft are: Matthew Coronato by the St. Louis Blues, Logan Stankoven by the Winnipeg Jets, Fyodor Svechkov by the Nashville Predators, Sebastian Cossa by the Edmonton Oilers, Corson Ceulemans by the Boston Bruins, Zachary L'Heureux by the Minnesota Wild, Simon Robertsson by the Detroit Red Wings, Mackie Samoskevich by the Florida Panthers, Carson Lambos by the Columbus Blue Jackets, Nikita Chibrikov by the Minnesota Wild, Colton Dach by the Carolina Hurricanes, Brennan Othmann by the Colorado Avalanche, Isak Rosen by the New Jersey Devils, Xavier Bourgault by the Vegas Golden Knights, Samu Tuomaala by the Montreal Canadiens, and Oskar Olausson by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Locked On NHL First Round Mock Part 2

On today's episode of Locked on Wild we go through the first half of the final Locked on NHL Mock Draft, with the NHL Draft starting tomorrow. Included in this first half of the mock draft are: Owen Power by the Buffalo Sabres, Matt Beniers by the Seattle Kraken, William Eklund by the Buffalo Sabres after they completed a trade for Jack Eichel with the Anaheim Ducks, Luke Hughes by the New Jersey Devils, Simon Edvinsson by the Columbus Blue Jackets, Jesper Wallstedt by the Detroit Red Wings, Brandt Clarke by the San Jose Sharks, Dylan Guenther by the Los Angeles Kings, Kent Johnson by the Vancouver Canucks, Mason McTavish by the Ottawa Senators, Arizona does discuss their original pick being forfeited by the NHL, Fabian Lysell by the Chicago Blackhawks, Cole Sillinger by the Calgary Flames, Chaz Lucius by the Philadelphia Flyers, Aatu Räty by the Dallas Stars, and Francesco Pinelli by the New York Rangers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Locked On NHL First Round Mock Part 1

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Brett Marshall of the Sound the Foghorn Podcast joins the show! We start by discussing the actual terms Kirill Kaprizov could be offered by the KHL and why it's nowhere near what he will earn in the NHL and thus is not a viable option for him. We move to Kevin Fiala's negotiations and if the Wild will be able to get him signed as well. On the Expansion front, we discuss why Kaapo Kahkonen being taken by the Kraken wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if the Wild view him as little more than a backup goalie. We look at some of the other players the Wild didn't protect and whether or not we think Seattle can make a legitimate run in year 1. We finish by discussing the NHL Draft, some options for the Wild with their picks and a couple of interesting moments involving high picks with character issues. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Expansion Draft Day!

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman rejoins Seth to look at how the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts went down over the phone and whether or not they were handled correctly. We also discuss some potential landing spots for Ryan Suter, and why Zach Parise's list is way harder to put together. We then move to reports that Nick Foligno and the Wild are close to a match once free agency begins. We look at where Foligno could potentially slot in and if he would be a good fit with the team. We finish by discussing Kevin Fiala's contract negotiations and throw out some numbers to try to find a deal that works for everyone. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buyout Fallout, Nick Foligno and Other Odds and Ends

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins us to look at the list of players the Wild are protecting in the Seattle Expansion Draft. We look at whether or not there were any surprises on the Wild's list and who among the unprotected players such as Carson Soucy, Kaapo Kahkonen, Victor Rask or Nick Bjugstad might end up being selected. We look at why protecting Cam Talbot was the only option for the Wild after his strong playoff series against Vegas. We finish the episode by looking at the rest of the NHL's protected list and discuss big surprises left unprotected, including a massive list of Tampa Bay Lightning players who will be available in Wednesday's expansion draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Expansion Protection List

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Spoked Z joins the show to take a look at some of the biggest NHL news over the last couple of weeks. We start with the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrating their Stanley Cup Final win in style and denting the Stanley Cup. We wonder if that has happened before and how much of a bribe it would take to borrow it from the official handler. We move to Pierre McGuire jumping into the front office of the Ottawa Senators, and Spoked doesn't actually hate the hire. We discuss the Ken Holland acquisition of Duncan Keith for way too much, and we finish by looking into the Ryan Suter and Zach Parise buyouts and the messy phone tag it entailed with General Manager Bill Guerin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NHL at Large with Spoked Z

On today's episode of Locked on Wild we are joined once again by Gabe Foley of Recruit Scouting. We get Gabe's reaction to the Ryan Suter and Zach Parise buyouts and where they might end up. We also go in depth on a couple of potential selections for the Wild next week in the draft. We start with Zachary L'Heureux. Has he started to grow out of his reputation as a dirty player? What sort of skillset would he bring to the Wild roster? We then discuss Nikita Chibrikov. How would he fit into the Wild's offense? Where does his overall game need work? We finish with Gabe discussing some of his can't miss players that the Wild should keep an eye on throughout the draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Deeper Draft Dive with Gabe Foley

On today's BONUS episode of Locked on Wild, Dev from 10,000 Takes joins the show for part 2 of our conversation reacting to the Ryan Suter and Zach Parise buyout news. In part 2 we look at the impact these moves have on the Wild's protection list for the Kraken Expansion Draft. We look at if Victor Rask might actually be selected by Seattle or if Carson Soucy is now the favorite to be taken by the Kraken. We finish the show looking at why Marco Rossi, Calen Addison and others will need to step up with the Wild bearing significant cap penalties for the next several seasons. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Parise and Suter Buyouts Part 2

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