TRADE CHIPS: Can the Minnesota Wild LAND Another Game-Changer With Remaining Assets?

TRADE CHIPS: Can the Minnesota Wild LAND Another Game-Changer With Remaining Assets?

37:51 Feb 26, 2026
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Minnesota Wild prepare for a trade deadline shakeup—can Bill Guerin land the top center needed for a Stanley Cup run? Seth Toupal breaks down Minnesota’s most valuable assets, including prospects Danila Yurov, Jesper Wallstedt, and Charlie Stramel, and weighs the likelihood of blockbuster deals involving stars like Vincent Trocheck, Robert Thomas, or even Jack Hughes. Which key pieces should the Wild move, and how aggressive should they get with their 2027 first-round pick to chase NHL glory? The episode highlights the aftermath of the Quinn Hughes trade, details the Wild’s cap flexibility, and analyzes what’s separating the team from joining the NHL’s elite. Get expert insight into potential trade packages, the importance of roster depth, and why this season marks a pivotal moment in Minnesota’s five-year plan. Will the Wild go all-in— or play it safe one more time? Don’t miss this essential trade deadline primer from Locked on Wild. 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 Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ZAB6yyck Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email lockedonwild@gmail.com 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. 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/lockedo
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