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BLUEPRINT REVEALED: How Kirill Kaprizov & the Minnesota Wild Can OVERCOME Their Biggest CHALLENGE



Minnesota Wild exposed by Colorado Avalanche in a 5-1 loss, highlighting critical challenges for the playoff push. Seth Toupal breaks down how Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar’s dominance showcased the gap in special teams and center depth, and questions whether the Wild can elevate their game to contender status. Does Ryan Hartman’s name on the trade block signal an imminent shakeup as Bill Guerin eyes a top-six center upgrade before the deadline?

Key topics include Minnesota’s struggling penalty kill, the rise of lines powered by Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Vladimir Tarasenko, and how potential trade targets like Ryan O’Reilly could transform the lineup. The episode also previews the pivotal matchup against the surging Nashville Predators and discusses cap space maneuvers. Can the Wild make the right moves to close the gap on the Western Conference elite? Tune in for the latest insights and insider trade rumblings.

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18 Comments

  1. @nickwolff3817

    The mn wild fanbase fundamentally misvalues Hartman. He can play anywhere in the lineup and even when he isn’t scoring he brings quite a bit of value with his play elsewhere. Honestly would hate to see him traded. With that said, obviously everyone has a price. Does foligno have a full no trade?

  2. @fridleymike7237

    AVs displayed the standard. Wild have lots of time left in regular season. 1C would be nice but lots of competition for those players. Plan for the worst and have taxi squad ready to go.

  6. @дядяворчун-ы3м

    два периода обрезов и пробросов………верните обратно в больницу 17. 18 и 25……..- болельщики не соскучились по помощи сопернику атаковать наши ворота и прятание защитников наших воротах…….не нужна такая паника в обороне!……

  7. @johnny51540

    Foligno should be on the way out there are other more productive players on the roster. He doesn't score goals and doesn't hit as he used to I think age is becoming a factor for him. When you're known to be a enforcer and you don't enforce anymore it's time to move on

  9. @bobholst874

    If you make it clear you aren't going to be physical, you become easy pickings in your own end!
    Our D did not do themselves any favors! I don't tecall any checks in the corners and they let the Avs rule the sideboards. Very disappointed!

  11. @daPollock66

    Funny how they fell on their faces after Iowa boys left. Brodin, Middleton and Bogo need to go! Zook will come to life…43 needs to rush more and pass less….

  12. @aaronmoots1569

    If at all possible, it would be preferable to make a trade that does not subtract a current roster player. The difficulty with that is that the standings are very tight right now so a lot of teams are gunning for a playoff spot. Hopefully by the end of February we see some separation and a trade partner becomes available. The issue with trading Hartman is he is probably our most utilitarian player, he can play wing or center and can fill a role on all four lines. He also usually gains another step in the playoffs which is the type of performance yoh can ride through a round or two.

  13. @morningdew843

    Totally agree on Hartman. Night in and night out we need scoring from him and his A-game, we're not getting it. The chemistry just isn't there with Kaprizov either as a C1. We all know Hartzy steps up in the playoffs, which is awesome, but in order to compete with the AVS, i'm not sure he's the right guy now. It's not 2021. Nothing personal, love Hartzy and Foligno but both should be traded for a high production Top 6 forward. Hartman would be awesome bottom 6 player if we keep him.

  15. @JohnB-mo4kq

    Hartman will be included with the 2027 first round pick for ROR. Sucks to lose another top pick, but the Wild are in a win now phase and Nashville wants to get younger. It makes sense for an aging ROR. And the Wild will likely need to add a prospect or two, which also sucks. But hey, if it brings a Cup to MN, I don't care if we have to enter a rebuild after.

  16. @briangeary7684

    Until teams feel they are completely out of it, perception or real, teams like Nashville will hang on to O’Reilly etc. until they know they are out of the playoff chase. There should be better values come March, do not overpay now… Hartman, Mr. Inconsistent disappears for games, then looks great. Wild need consistency from 38.

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