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Podcast: Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast
Episode: Jake Middleton on LTIR: What's next for Wild's defense?
Description: Jake Middleton's injury shakes up the Minnesota Wild's defense. The team places him on long-term injured reserve, sidelining their top defenseman for at least 12 games. Middleton's absence leaves a significant void, as he leads the Wild in defensive point shares and plus-minus. To fill the gap, Minnesota claims Travis Dermott off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers.Wild insider Seth Toupal breaks down the impact of Middleton's injury on the team's defensive structure and penalty kill. He analyzes potential defensive pairings and discusses how the Wild might distribute Middleton's ice time among remaining defensemen. Toupal also touches on...