Central Division shakeup: Avalanche and Wild navigate offseason challenges. Will recent moves reshape the NHL landscape?

On today's episode I'm joined by Seth Toupal from Locked on Wild to dissect the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild's quiet free agency periods, analyzing missed targets and strategic decisions. We explore Kirill Kaprizov potential contract extension and Marco Rossi's complicated negotiations with the Wild.

Central Division predictions take center stage as Dallas, Winnipeg, and Colorado battle for supremacy. Seth offers insider perspectives on the Wild's roster moves and division outlook.

Tune in for expert analysis on how recent developments could impact the Avalanche and Wild's playoff aspirations in the fiercely competitive Central Division.

0:00 Intro: Crossover episode with Locked on Wild

3:26 Discussing free agency and contract term limits

5:50 Wild's offseason moves and free agency approach

9:58 Potential Kirill Kaprizov contract extension

15:56 Analyzing Kaprizov's value and contract situation

20:58 Marco Rossi contract negotiations and trade rumors

26:25 Wild's expectations and Central Division outlook

31:58 Planning celebration for end of buyout penalties

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