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HOPE AT HOME: Can Minnesota Wild SECURE a MUST WIN vs Avalanche Without Key Defenders?
Minnesota Wild face a make-or-break moment as injuries sideline key players before Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche. Can Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov ignite the home crowd and flip momentum in this heated NHL playoff series? Special teams struggles threaten to derail Minnesota’s postseason hopes — the power play and penalty kill have lagged for years. Will lineup changes and Jesper Wallstedt’s return in net be the spark the Wild desperately need? Seth Toupal offers incisive analysis on the Wild’s tactical adjustments, the critical importance of an early lead, and how coach John Hynes’ bold moves might counter Colorado’s depth and speed. Guest Kevin Gorg shares insider perspectives on shutting down Nathan MacKinnon, the ripple effect of Jonas Brodin’s injury, and the role of physical play from Marcus Foligno and Yakov Trenin. Don’t miss this high-stakes breakdown as Minnesota aims to keep their Stanley Cup dreams alive. 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 Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ZAB6yyck Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email lockedonwild@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Rugiet - Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #NHL #KirillKaprizov #MinnesotaWild
The Quinn Hughes Problem.
Quinn Hughes can you do some for me Check out the Twitter @BigHeadHckey Check out the Instagram @BigHeadHockey Stats/Data from InStat, EliteProspects, HockeyStats, NHL, PuckPedia, CapWages, and own tracking. Thank you so much for watching! I don't know who actually reads this deep into the description but I appreciate you more than most for actually doing that. You're just hella academic and one could say you're a bit of a book worm. #nhl #hockey #Hughes #Colorado #mackinnon #icehockey #Quinnhughes #Makar #buffalo #wild #avs #buffalosabres #wagon #leafs #Canucks #habs #celebrini #bedard
Hardest Hits from Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The intensity ramps up in the Stanley Cup Playoffs — and in Round 1, the hits came fast and hard. 💥 The Battle of Pennsylvania gets physical as Owen Tippett and Sean Couturier lead the charge for Philadelphia 🚧 Mattias Samuelsson freight trains Marat Khusnutdinov 🔥 Nikita Zadorov runs over Josh Doan 🚀 Ivan Barbashev absolutely wallpapers Ian Cole 💪 Josh Manson hammers Scott Laughton 🔄 Massive reverse hits from Jackson LaCombe (on Zach Hyman) and Sebastian Aho (on Tim Stützle) 🧱 Marcus Foligno brings the physical edge in Wild vs Stars 🚨 Charlie McAvoy levels Peyton Krebs 💥 Jacob Trouba launches Darnell Nurse and steamrolls Matt Savoie 🔥 Brady Tkachuk turns on wrecking ball mode facing elimination 🚀 Mavrik Bourque sends Jake Middleton into the bench 💥 Drew Doughty throws Ross Colton into the glass 🔥 Nathan MacKinnon blows up Josh Dumoulin 🚨 Max Crozier delivers a momentum-changing hit on Juraj Slafkovský 💪 Ian Cole drops Keegan Kolesar in a massive collision 🚀 Mikko Rantanen blasts Jared Spurgeon Playoff hockey hits different — and Round 1 brought the physicality. ▶️ SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/nhl 🔥MORE NHL VIDEOS: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1NbHSfosBuGoyOevGOoJ6nHPD7nDRVFn&si=MHZlxPpXKq2JlQx1 #nhl #hockey #highlights #stanleycup
Spring Cleaning: Chuck Fletcher & Dan Mackinnon FIRED by New Jersey Devils, More to Come?
Chuck Fletcher and Dan McKinnon have been fired from the New Jersey Devils organization as part of significant changes to the team's front office, a move that Zach Berman describes as long overdue at 00:12:49. Fletcher, who served as Senior Advisor to the President, Hockey Operations and General Manager, is criticized by Zach Berman for carrying over his poor front office track record from the Philadelphia Flyers, with both him and McKinnon being linked to the Devils’ lackluster player development and questionable contract decisions. McKinnon, who managed the Devils’ AHL affiliate, Utica Comets, is also noted for a decade of underwhelming prospect development, despite the organization's repeated high draft picks. Zach Berman connects these firings to a wider critique of the Devils’ front office over the last decade, highlighting missed opportunities and poor drafting decisions that have crippled the organization—most notably the inability to acquire or develop high-end talent like Quinn Hughes, whose likely contract extension in Minnesota further frustrates the Devils' situation (00:02:59). The show host underscores that errors by previous managers like Tom Fitzgerald and Ray Shero continue to haunt the franchise and laments persistent issues with a "boys club" mentality that recycles unsuccessful executives (00:16:34). Attention then turns to who could be next on the chopping block. Zach Berman identifies two top candidates: Dave Rogalski, the Devils’ goaltending coach since 2020, and Megan Duggan, director of player development since 2022. Rogalski, associated with deteriorating goaltending performance and stagnant goalie prospects, is considered by Zach Berman to be a near-certain firing in any impending purge (00:22:13). Duggan, while a hockey legend, is blamed for the lack of progress among skater prospects and an overall weak farm system, though Zach Berman suggests she could stay in the organization in a different role if removed from player development. Looking forward, Zach Berman expresses optimism about Sonny Maida’s leadership, hoping for a complete overhaul of the Devils' organizational culture and approach (00:28:27). With a chance to break away from outdated front office practices and failed scouting, there is hope that the franchise can restructure itself into a consistent Stanley Cup contender. As further staff changes loom and with the draft lottery approaching, Zach Berman anticipates a busy period of transition and potential improvement for the Devils (00:29:05). Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevils?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Subscribe to Locked On Devils! Follow me on the "X" app: @zachbrettberman Follow the show on the "X" app: @LockedOnDevils Listen to Locked On Devils: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnDevils For your next listen, check out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Listener Survey: We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime: Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money: Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel: Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner. Visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Thumbnail credit: USA TODAY #NewJerseyDevils #Devils #NHL