Can Minnesota Wild afford Brock Nelson? Trade rumors heat up

The Minnesota Wild's trade deadline options are dwindling as prices skyrocket. A recent Seattle Kraken trade reset the market, likely pricing out the Wild from further moves beyond the Gustav Nyquist acquisition. Brock Nelson and Brock Boeser remain linked to Minnesota, but salary cap constraints and roster limitations pose significant hurdles.Host Seth Toupal breaks down why the Wild may be tapped out, analyzing the current NHL standings and trade landscape. He examines potential targets Nelson and Boeser, discussing their situations and fit with Minnesota. Toupal also touches on former Wild player Jordan Greenway's new contract with Buffalo.The episode concludes with insights on GM Bill Guerin's reluctance to make major roster changes despite clear upgrade opportunities. Will the Wild stand pat or surprise fans before the deadline? Tune in now for the full analysis on the Wild's trade deadline strategy!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On WildFollow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWildFollow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHLJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ZAB6yyckHave a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.Factor - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50off and use code LOCKEDONNHL50OFF to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.Wonderful Pistachios - Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!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.