The NHL Has A ‘Wild’ Problem

[@calsurf93]

Can't wait till the Parise and Suter contracts are done with. Then the Wild will be a REAL problem, not to mention Eriksson Ek, Zuccarello and Brodin have been injured.

[@PuckDropCards]

Sounds like Zucc's & Brodin have started skating again, so that's good news

[@Boatnerd22]

As a proud Wild fan right now thanks for making this great video!!!

[@Micjr1998]

Kaprisov is also arguably the most skilled player to abuse of the triangle, the way he "breaks" and reform a triangle with another teammate on the ice, once you start noticing these patterns, his game becomes so much more fun and engaging to watch

[@jonathanpayne4772]

Next year when the salary cap penalties are gone, Minny is going to truly start cooking.

[@DerrickWatson-f9f]

I wish I watched these videos when I was younger and not washed playing and in men’s league 😭

[@Akeirbuah]

KZbin vids arnt gonna send you to the show buddy

[@generalgub2221]

@@Akeirbuahyeah but this knowledge about where to be in whichever system you play in is very valuable. Just getting a young mind to realize their system can make for a huge impact on their game.

[@walmartian422]

For every sport shitty youth coaches have ruined thousands of potential athletes.

[@chief3619]

After many ups and downs over the last 20 plus years for me as a Wild fan, it’s nice to see them finally getting some love. Hopefully we will finally go on a deep run soon here for our long awaiting fan base.

[@Roadtonhl]

This guy never misses

[@TheGenericCanadian]

What makes them even more impressive is that playing man on man is pretty risky. The minute any one player loses his man, you run the risk of turning the slot into a shooting gallery. You can see this exact thing happening with the Habs where they fumble the 5-5 man on man and have a HUGE negative goal differential yet they are pretty successful in PK playing the box.

[@theaverageDon]

I'm just happy that Fluery can potentially go out on a high note in his final season 😁😁😁

[@darkbreaker9767]

I wish you could do a one-game breakdown on what made them lose that game against the Kings the other night. I know their offense was stifled because they couldnt get a clean zone entry, but i couldn't really figure out what the Kings were doing right against the Wild defense

[@billymays7210]

Don’t sleep on LA

[@ItsChuckJ]

2nd game of back to back, started that game 17 hours after the end of the Ducks game, I am sure they were gassed. Kings are good but they are also missing several key players. Doesn’t really surprise me the kings won.

[@innercityprepper]

The breakdown: LA always gets us. Every time.

[@innercityprepper]

The most amazing thing (as a wild fan) is that we're finding ways to win even with key players injured. That's usually our perennial excuse.

[@laurenjanisch]

i’ve been waiting so long for them to be good. literally my entire life

[@KrillTheThrill97]

I've loved Kaprizov and had him on my fantasy team every year since he was drafted and has never left me down. As you can tell from my account name he is my favourite player in the league and this year he has taken his talents to another level. I've always been impressed with his abilities, especially since you know when he has the puck, he is an automatic game changer. Excellent shot, excellent passing, drives plays, high hockey IQ, he makes everyone around him better, pretty much does it all. His only weakness being he's not the best defensively, but the team around him has certainly made up for that. It's about time he get more recognition around the league and i'm so happy to see another video showcasing him and the incredible play of the Wild this year. I can't wait to see what the wild have in store in the next few years!

[@Coolboy21jimmy]

For me its not a problem because I live in Minnesota and cheer for them

[@tht1channel507]

this is the first year i really got into following the NHL and its looking so far like i picked a great year to be a wild fan

[@Wojtek-cz2mh]

I'm in the same boat my friend! Just started watching last year and picked the wild, I guess after they cut the coach, but was keeping up with the playoff race for points and was sad they didn't make it. This year is completely different and I'm lovin it! (I'm in Ks with no NHL team lmao)

[@monarchistdesade6989]

You know it's a good day when Hockey Psychology release a video.

[@Numbnuts007]

So, I realistically view the wild as the Tampa Bay Lightning of the North. I think they might win two in a row in then next couple of years. Quote me on it

[@brianandrew85]

That gap play on the regroup is absolutely brilliant by both defensemen. That's a play u show little kids when coaching lol.

[@vgkyle9151]

“The Wild D” 😳

[@AlisdairSullivan-ci7pt]

Hi everyone! It’s that one guy who just wants you to have a good day and enjoy your life!❤

[@the1andonly759]

Nashville still catching shade 😂😂

[@perfectdark287]

With Spurgeon, Brodin, and Faber being so incredibly mobile, it helps guys like Kaprizov out so much being able to move the puck up the ice so quickly

[@Wojtek-cz2mh]

Great breakdown, as a new hockey fan I have no clue why they're doing good but they are! Their games have been quite enjoyable to watch too, they always seem to come back except that game with the knights

[@masterdmo]

wild need to bring home the first championship for minnesota. they deserve it. from a cats fan, who also suffered for many years until recently. you guys got this

[@Amoren2008]

It's been a damn fun year to watch!

[@BlindSquirrelBanditsGaming]

The pieces are falling into place for something special and I'm here for it!

[@tsaageotrimm]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="122">2:02</a> Bars 🔥🔥

[@joshuacitron899]

Going to the Wild Panthers game next week (Panthers are my number one, wild number two) and couldn’t be more excited. Minnesota is popping off big time this season!

[@jeffbenedict8926]

They need to figure out L.A. first though

[@EPiche09]

MN vs the world! You can no longer ignore them!

[@DanTesta58]

Kaprisov might even stay when his contract is up soon. I heard rumors he might want out, but winning does tend to cure that.

[@LateNightTableCo]

After watching last night’s game versus UHC, I thought this video was going in a completely different direction.

[@benjaminlynch9958]

That game was atypical for this Minnesota team. It’s exceedingly rare that they give up that many goals. The one thing the video didn’t mention is just how putrid the special teams, and in particular their PK, has been all year. It’s not often a team is top in the NHL standings while ranking 30th in the PK. That tells you how absolutely dominant they’ve been at 5v5. And the PP is middle of the pack too. If they can figure out the PK, this team has the pieces to go all the way IMO. But that PK could absolutely be their undoing in the playoffs.

[@chrisv384]

Kaprizov have bee involved in 47% of Wilds points... good for him, but I can see this going south.

[@responsible_air]

whered you get this stat

[@sharkusvelarde]

Nice to see the Wild get some love. But they gotta get better on special teams to go far.

[@MikeReiner]

Saw Minnesota play for the first time last night against Utah and it was an incredible game. Utah had some really good luck but the Wild was just too strong.

[@susanlatham224]

Love the Wild!!!

[@bryancook1235]

definitely one of the best videos i've seen on your channel

[@-Subtle-]

I think they're better than the Jets all day every day.

[@benjaminlynch9958]

Jets have the better goalie, but other than that Minnesota is better at every position.

[@zackyc1841]

Finally some love for the Wild… about damn time

[@prescottgillies7430]

Minnesota Wild you are impressive not only that you surprised all of us

[@LukasMacdonald]

Do you get it wild problem 😂😂😂😂

[@lachlanchester8142]

I don’t get it

[@JohnWasAPrettyCoolGuy]

As a wild fan, I'd like to say I am not holding my breath.

[@racasm]

97 will win the hart, but which one?

[@PuckDropCards]

The Achillies Heal for the Wild is the PK. If they can get a handle on that, they can do good things in the playoffs.

[@innercityprepper]

"Achilles heel". Anyhow, other than spelling, you're correct. The PK has been awful, which maybe is balanced by 5v5 being so consistently good? It's frustrating to see smooth skill players like Boldy getting put in the box on silly tripping plays pretty regularly but honestly I think that's the price of the man-on-man coverage system. You have to play the numbers and hope the PK does "ok", and then get back to work when you're 5v5.

[@PuckDropCards]

@@innercityprepper True dat! They have recovered really well on their 5x5 play. Kaprizov seems like he's on a mission this year. Especially with those spin-o-rama passes he's been doing. Kucherov for Tampa also does that same move for a while. Stop on a dime spin around and pass the puck to where a player should be. Looks like a blind pass but isn't. Just playing it to a position where you would expect to see a teammate. I would love to Kaprizov & Kucherov on the same line together here in MN.

[@Egg22119]

There's something in the water over in Minnesota

[@giantfactory]

It’s soot from the “Summer of Love.”

[@joefellrath8017]

It’s probably all the 3m chemicals

[@jeremyrobak6750]

It’s true that the Wild has never been a true contender, but they’ve only missed the playoffs twice (3 times if you count the 2020 play-in loss) in the last 12 years. That’s an objectively above average team, which makes it even more painful as a fan. The team is 8th in the league in regular season wins over the last 20 years. Playoffs are obviously a different story, but the Wild are consistently a good team if not a major playoff threat. The narrative of them being “average or slightly below” for their existence isn’t accurate, but I expect it to continue until they go deep in the playoffs some time in this decade.

[@JaxenB]

Now imagine what this team can do with another $14.7 million plus whatever the cap goes up. That's next year kids, buckle up!

[@KareusCaliburn]

Thank you for this!!!

[@BradyBracken-v9c]

"They have become a problem for all 31 other teams" The Winnipeg Jets, who have won 6 straight against the Wild and haven't lost to them since March of 2023: 💀

[@Nattyice98]

A hockey psych vid about my team??!? This plus the Wild’s record, I’m beside myself

[@kodapumpkin6615]

BABE WAKE UP! HOCKEY PSYCHOLOGY POSTED AGAIN!

[@KevinBrevin]

Can we get a panther video because, they are only 4 points back of Minnesota and only 1 game up. Also Minnesota has ALWAYS had the panthers number. Last year after losing the the wild they went on a 4 game losing streak that ended with a 8 game win streak.

[@tom-dr8co]

Bruh didnt even touch the puck at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="102">1:42</a> lol

[@TrevorD19]

Hope flower gets 1 more cup

[@CoastGhostx]

Been waiting for this vid, finally

[@briannagibbons9111]

Clever title

[@barlowanthony6717]

Great job as always! 🏒🍸

[@kaelingood4640]

I Know they are irrelevant but please do a video on the flames

[@2FamousGtm]

yo does the goat reply???

[@hockeypsychology]

What’s up

[@jacobnicholas6289]

Team under 1 hour 👇

[@jacobnicholas6289]

I was under 11 minutes

[@joshuaglenn1689]

Wednesday just got better

[@eggstu]

I hate the Wild but good for them and their fans. Kaprizov is the real deal

[@jozefsalem3736]

All teams except LA.

[@CurTho]

They’ll get first rounded

[@chaoticstick09ontwitch]

wild arent a problem for my king mcdavid

[@benjaminlynch9958]

When was the last time McDavid won against the Wild? He continually gets shut down by their defense…

[@eastcoast16s]

As a Wild fan I am just gonna say.....they will choke soon. Go MN MILD!!!!!

[@ronebone9235]

Middleton has the best plus minus in the league FAR FAR FAR from a lunch pale defensemen

[@wynonasbigbrownbeaver6757]

Kings beat em twice, not moved

[@bruiser5441]

2 games doesn’t determine how good a team is

[@hockeypsychology]

The silent killers…

[@Stellar813]

Yeah, and we’re down 3 of our top guys (Zucc, Ek, & Brodin) who are all week to week. We’ve been playing without them for a while now and we’re still top of the league somehow- The kings are also on like the biggest hotstreak in the nhl right now.. they’ve been beating teams left and right so it’s not that big of a surprise that they won.

[@billymays7210]

@Stellar813Doughty is better than any of those guys… just sayin 😂

[@HenryofHockey]

The title is the best part of the video

[@joeboland95]

Yeet yoot magoot

[@Otter-q5w]

Yay

[@Your_Role_Model]

That was a bad game from Florida. Let’s see them match up when they’re ‘on’

[@dopeboygangsta]

Wild r overrated.. they will show up against the oilers every year n then flop against the flames... over rated

[@FilmandComicsSanctuary]

Wild are a problem. Except for Dallas,Colorado,and Winnipeg.

[@soulknife20]

Colorado is starting look like they have competent goaltending. Might be a problem for some people

[@greatpilot85]

Except when they play the Kings…. Go Kings Go

[@Blazekip]

I don’t mean to be disrespectful but the jets have won 7 straight games against the wild, the only reason the jets aren’t ahead in the points is that they hit a rough patch around their win against Minnesota

[@calook1334]

Nobody is arguing the Jets aren't good, or at least decent. Winning 15 straight games is absolutely unheard of. But the Wild have shown to be more consistent, and that's ultimately why they're considered the better team. Sure, the Jets may have won 7 straight *regular-season* games against the Wild, but come playoffs that's more or less out the window.

[@billymays7210]

@@calook1334I dunno, last time they played the Jets in the playoffs, they got smoked. Just sayin…

[@niclas9990]

The Wild struggle against bigger, heavier teams. That they are up with the leaders despite that this season is a testament to the excellent system and full team buy in. It's absolutely night and day after Hynes, and with a bit more leverage after the cap hit it's tough to imagine the Wild not starting to fare better against teams like the Jets. They're blowing most everyone else out of the water.

[@benjaminlynch9958]

@@billymays7210last time the Wild played the Jets in the playoffs the Jets did win (dirty). And the referees working that series ended up being suspended by the league. True story.

[@nebombi3339]

Kaprizov is a hockey god

[@clspercussion]

Not a problem for the Stars. 🥱