EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 33 MIN
BREAKTHROUGH: Can the Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov DOMINATE Without a True #1 Center?
from Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League · host Locked On Podcast Network
Minnesota Wild gear up for a serious playoff push despite questions at center. Can Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes elevate this team to true Stanley Cup contender status? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down the Wild’s off-season moves, analyze Jesper Wallstedt’s rise in goal, and debate whether Billy Guerin will pull off a blockbuster to land a top-six forward. Key topics include Blake Coleman’s fit, Brock Faber’s underrated contributions, and why Minnesota’s defensive core sets them apart in the West.The conversation shifts East as the Montreal Canadiens emerge as a potential powerhouse. With Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson, and Ivan Demidov leading the way, are the Canadiens ready to dominate the Atlantic Division’s gauntlet? Plus, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s aging core faces mounting challenges—can Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy keep the dynasty alive or is time finally catching up? Don’t miss expert analysis on the NHL’s rising giants and fading legends. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at** https://Odoo.com/lockedon.IndeedNow, 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.**FanDuel**Get three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Minnesota Wild gear up for a serious playoff push despite questions at center. Can Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes elevate this team to true Stanley Cup contender status? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down the Wild’s off-season moves, analyze Jesper Wallstedt’s rise in goal, and debate whether Billy Guerin will pull off a blockbuster to land a top-six forward. Key topics include Blake Coleman’s fit, Brock Faber’s underrated contributions, and why Minnesota’s defensive core sets them apart in the West. The conversation shifts East as the Montreal Canadiens emerge as a potential powerhouse. With Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson, and Ivan Demidov leading the way, are the Canadiens ready to dominate the Atlantic Division’s gauntlet? Plus, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s aging core faces mounting challenges—can Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy keep the dynasty alive or is time finally catching up? Don’t miss expert analysis on the NHL’s rising giants and fading legends.
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BREAKTHROUGH: Can the Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov DOMINATE Without a True #1 Center?
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