About this episode
Minnesota Wild fans are buzzing as Yakov Trenin powers his way toward a franchise single-season hits record, reshaping the physical identity of the third line alongside Danila Yurov and Vladimir Tarasenko. Has Trenin finally found his role, and could his impact make the Wild a tougher playoff contender? Danila Yurov continues to impress, exceeding rookie expectations in a bottom-six role and showcasing versatility reminiscent of Ryan Hartman—his chemistry with Tarasenko is quietly fueling the team’s offensive depth.Seth Toupal scrutinizes Marcus Foligno’s injury-plagued campaign, raising questions about his future value and whether the Wild can get more out of their depth forwards. Insights include Trenin’s resurgence following a disappointing season, Yurov’s rapid adjustment from the KHL, and the critical importance of building consistent production across all lines. The episode also sets the stage for a high-stakes Olympic showdown between Team USA and Sweden, with goalie Filip Gustavsson’s performance under the microscope.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/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 lockedonwild@gmail.comFor 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!DripDrop - Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL.Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon 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
