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Minnesota Wild’s injury woes hit critical mass as Danila Yurov is thrust into the top six, raising the question: Will John Hynes trust his young talent or double down on veteran minutes? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti size up the Wild’s struggles with 5-on-5 scoring, mounting injuries to key players like Ryan Hartman and Marco Rossi, and leadership decisions that could reshape the team’s NHL playoff hopes.
Breakdowns include Matt Boldy’s offensive surge, the unexpected impact of Marcus Johansson, and persistent roster depth issues leaving AHL-level players with heavy NHL minutes. The duo debates Bill Guerin’s search for a blockbuster trade, rookie surprises like Jesper Wallstedt and Zeev Buium, and asks whether the Wild have the guts to make a true franchise-changing move. Can Minnesota regain traction—or will recurring injuries and limited lineup solutions doom their season?
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By Seth Toupal, Locked On Podcast NetworkMinnesota Wild’s injury woes hit critical mass as Danila Yurov is thrust into the top six, raising the question: Will John Hynes trust his young talent or double down on veteran minutes? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti size up the Wild’s struggles with 5-on-5 scoring, mounting injuries to key players like Ryan Hartman and Marco Rossi, and leadership decisions that could reshape the team’s NHL playoff hopes.
Breakdowns include Matt Boldy’s offensive surge, the unexpected impact of Marcus Johansson, and persistent roster depth issues leaving AHL-level players with heavy NHL minutes. The duo debates Bill Guerin’s search for a blockbuster trade, rookie surprises like Jesper Wallstedt and Zeev Buium, and asks whether the Wild have the guts to make a true franchise-changing move. Can Minnesota regain traction—or will recurring injuries and limited lineup solutions doom their season?
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild
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Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected]
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.
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