LOCKED IN: John Hynes EXTENDED by Minnesota Wild, WHAT'S NEXT After Playoff Series Win?

Minnesota Wild double down on head coach John Hynes after finally breaking their playoff series drought. Can Hynes elevate the Wild to true Stanley Cup contenders, or is Minnesota still searching for the right formula?Seth Toupal reviews the pros and cons of Hynes’ multi-year extension, dissecting his impact on the Wild’s discipline, penalty kill improvements, and recent postseason success. The episode spotlights key training camp battles among prospects like Charlie Stramel and Hunter Haight, the ongoing Quinn Hughes contract saga, and looming questions about special teams. With an 84-game NHL season and fresh faces like Maxim Shabanov and Bobby Brink vying for bigger roles, Seth breaks down who could make the biggest leap and whether Jesper Wallstedt is ready to seize the starting goaltending job. Is this the year the Minnesota Wild finally take the next step?Photo Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn ImagesEverydayer 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/lockedonNHLHave 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!Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon. FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now.Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.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- Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.