Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League
1,153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 71 ratingsLocked On NHL podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info from all around the National Hockey League. Whether you bleed the colors of the Original Six teams or cheer for the newest franchises, the Locked On NHL podcast provides your daily hockey fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the NHL. Starting Mondays with Gil Martin chatting about the biggest stories around the NHL with the local experts of the Locked On NHL channel; to Tuesdays with Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan, who tackle all the news from the Western Conference; to Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano with a deep dive into the Eastern Conference on Wednesdays; to Jay Forster and Hunter Hodies presenting league Power Rankings each Thursday and rounding the week out on Fridays with Gil Martin and Rachel Donner reviewing the week that was, featuring bi-weekly updates on the world of women’s hockey with Erica L. Ayala. Locked On NHL takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from every locker room all over the NHL. The Locked On NHL podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Locked On Power Rankings: Why every playoff team can make a deep playoff run | Yes every single team
April 04, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWith a little over two weeks remaining in the NHL regular season, the playoff teams, aside from the second wild card in the Eastern Conference are locked in. Every single team that makes the postseason, especially in the East, is capable of making a deep playoff run because of how little space there is between each team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBay...
Playoff races heating up in East, Lightning finding stride at right time?
April 03, 2024 22:35 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHL?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors - For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Indeed - Indeed kno...
Tomas Hertl is Nearing a Return for Vegas and what will fix the Winnipeg Jets?
April 02, 2024 18:59 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan start by looking at the impending return of Thatcher Demko for the Vancouver Canucks. They look at how Casey DeSmith has filled in since he was injured and how the Canucks have maintained their place at the top of the Pacific Division. Seth and Nick also discuss the Winnipeg Jets, in the midst of a 7 game losing streak and what Rick Bowness is doing to try to shake them out of it. We finish by discussing the Vegas Golden Knight...
The Boston Bruins are battling for first place, the Philadelphia Flyers are fighting for a playoff spot and Connor Bedard gives hope to the Blackhawks
April 01, 2024 06:20 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe Boston Bruins are battling for first place in the Atlantic Division and first place overall in the league. Ian McLaren of Locked On Boston Bruins joins us to discuss the race, how important it is and what the team needs to do to finish strong and get ready for the playoffs. Plus, David Pastrnak and his chances of reaching 50 goals this season. Can John Tortorella lead this Philadelphia Flyers team to a playoff berth or are their late season struggles too much to overcome? Rachel Don...
Team Are Clinching Stanley Cup Playoff Spots, What Do the Matchups Look Like?
March 29, 2024 16:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBTeams are starting to clinch spots in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Four teams accomplished that Thursday in the NHL. We discuss the playoff races and what the matchups would look like if the season ended now. Plus, Connor McDavid reaches another miletstone and the Philadelphia Flyers signed Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov who will join the team and may help them in the race for a playoff spot. Plus, we preview some crucial games in the playoff race over the holiday weekend ahead. All this and mo...
NHL Power Rankings: One concern for every contender
March 28, 2024 17:59 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe NHL season is winding down with most teams having around 11 games to play. Which of the New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars or Colorado Avalanche is going to capture the President's trophy? What teams can overcome regular season woes? Who's poised to go on a long run? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guar...
What Sets Each Western Conference Contender Apart?
March 26, 2024 17:51 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan look at what separates each Western Conference contender apart from the rest of the field. They discuss the elite top line play Vancouver has had to compliment their overall forward depth. Seth and Nick discuss Colorado's top six, while also noting concerns about their goaltending. They also discuss Dallas having similar issues, with Jake Oettinger struggling at times throughout the year. Seth and Nick discuss the Jets' ability...
The Avalanche Are On a Roll While the Penguins and Devils Search for Answers
March 25, 2024 06:20 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Colorado Avalanche are on a nine-game winning streak including a comeback from a 4-0 deficit Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kyle Sullivan of Locked On Avalanche joins us to discuss the reasons behind the team's hot streak and the outstanding play of Nathan MacKinnon. Plus, how important is it for the Avs to win the Central Division? The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to struggle after blowing a 4-0 lead on Sunday to the Avs. It looks like a second straight season of missing the...
Playoff and Art Ross Trophy Races Heating Up as the NHL Heads for the Home Stretch
March 22, 2024 15:40 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThe NHL season is winding down and the race for the Art Ross Trophy and the Stanley Cup Playoffs is heating up. The red-hot Nikita Kucherov leads the race for the scoring title now but can he hold off Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid? And how about the three-way battle for first place in the Central Division between the Colorado Avalanche, Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars or the race for first in the Metropolitan Division between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes or the Florida...
The Eastern Conference Mid-off | Flyers, Islanders, Capitals or Red Wings? Who gets in?
March 21, 2024 17:47 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe NHL's 16 playoff spots are mostly spoken for with 14 almost assuredly locked up by various tiers of contenders ranging from top of the class like the Florida Panthers or Colorado Avalanche. But, in the Eastern Conference, in particularly the Metropolitan Division, the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders and Washington Capitals refuse to pull away from one another and keep volleying positions back in forth. Also lingering in the background are the struggling Detroit Red Wings who aren...
NHL Eastern Conference Round-Up: Wild Card Battle Heating Up + NHL Rule Changes Coming?
March 20, 2024 17:59 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBRoss Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Factor Get started on your resolutions with Factor, so you’re r...
Which Western Conference Players Could get a Statue of their Own Someday?
March 20, 2024 01:57 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on NHL, we discuss which Western Conference Superstars may someday get a statue of their own after Mike Modano had his statue unveiled in Dallas. We start with Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, two of the best players in the entire NHL and look at what they will need to do the rest of their careers to have a similar honor someday. We look at the Vegas Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings and their continued fight for Playoff Positioning in the West. We look at...
The Red Wings and Wild Fight for the NHL Playoffs While the Ducks Are Mathematically Eliminated
March 18, 2024 06:20 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe Detroit Red Wings ended their seven-game losing streak and are still in a dog fight for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Brian Fisher of Locked On Red Wings joins us to discuss the major differences between the team's play during their winning streak and losing streak and what it will take to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Minnesota Wild have points in their last four games (3-0-1) and their in a real fight for the final playoff spot in the West. Can veteran goa...
Who Wants to Make the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
March 15, 2024 15:20 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe NHL playoff races are heating up as each team has a little more than 15 games remaining on their schedule. Some of the teams fighting for playoff position like the Detroit Red Wings, have hit an untimely slump. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators are playing very well and moving up. We break down the races in the east and the west. We also have the latest on the Arizona Coyotes arena situation and we look ahead to an exciting weekend of NHL action. All this and mo...
What NHL team's can go all the way? | The looming Western Conference blood bath
March 14, 2024 20:32 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe NHL is in the home stretch of the regular season. With most teams having around 15 games remaining, it's time to break them up into tiers with the ultimate goal in mind: Who's most likely to win the Stanley Cup? The serious contenders include the Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets. Could a team that's struggled to break through their glass ceiling like the Carolina Hurricanes or ...
NHL Eastern Conference Recap: Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins In Trouble
March 13, 2024 16:52 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRoss Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Factor Get started on your resolutions with Factor, so you’re read...
The Avs were Big Winners at the Trade Deadline, Vegas Keeps Maximizing LTIR space and Logan Stankoven is Making an Impact in Dallas!
March 13, 2024 01:21 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOn today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of Locked on NHL, we recap a busy Trade Deadline for the Western Conference by looking at how the Colorado Avalanche retooled their bottom six, and dealt from a position of strength to fix a glaring need at second line center by acquiring Casey Middlestadt. We discuss the moves the Golden Knights made, including coming from out of nowhere to snag Tomas Hertl from the Sharks. We look at how Vegas continues to use LTIR as a way to keep themselves c...
The NHL Trade Deadline Has Come and Gone and We Look at Three of the Most Active Teams
March 11, 2024 06:20 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBNo NHL team was more aggressive at the Trade Deadline than the defending Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights. Chris Gawlik of Locked On Golden Knights joins us to discuss the addition of Tomas Hertl, Noah Hanifin and Anthony Mantha and how these deals could help a team that has struggled in recent weeks in part due to injuries. Also what will the long-term effect of these moves be? The Tampa Bay Lightning seemed like they may be sellers but ended up buying big time at the NHL Trade ...
NHL Trade Deadline Brings Big Deals and Lots of Surprises
March 08, 2024 22:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThe NHL Trade Deadline has passed and there were some big surprises from Tomas Hertl being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights to teams like the Vancouver Canucks standing pat. What about the Pittsburgh Penguins and what they got back for Jake Guentzel? We break down the buyers, the sellers and the teams that did little on today's show and discuss how this sets teams up for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin. ...
The NHL's Rich get richer ahead of deadline | The Western Conference Arms Race
March 07, 2024 21:40 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWith 24 hours till the NHL trade deadline, teams are loading up in preparation for the postseason. Across the contender class, teams like the Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers have loaded up to try and outlast each other. In the east, both the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers added depth forwards to round out their top 9. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the g...
NHL Trade Deadline Gets An Early Jump: Major Trade Reaction + More!
March 07, 2024 00:12 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBRoss Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. FanDuel Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real mo...
The Vegas Golden Knights could Use a Lift, the Canucks are In on Jake Guentzel?
March 05, 2024 23:18 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of Locked on NHL, we start by checking in on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have hit a skid since they lost Mark Stone. We look at the numbers for Adin Hill and Logan Thompson, while also discovering that the special teams numbers have still been decent. We also discuss rumors that the Vancouver Canucks are in on Jake Guentzel and still trying to make a splash despite already acquiring Elias Lindholm, and apparently willing to dangle him if they c...
With the NHL Trade Deadline Less than a Week Away, It's Decision Time Around the League
March 04, 2024 07:20 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThe Washington Capitals have been inconsistent this season, looking like world beaters one game and struggling the next. Dan Holmi of Locked On Capitals joins us to discuss Alexander Ovechkin's recent revival, the waiving of Evgeni Kuznetsov and what we can expect from the Caps at the NHL Trade Deadline this week. The Vegas Golden Knights are struggling lately due to a combinations of injuries and uninspired play. Will the return of Jack Eichel help pull them out of their doldrums? What c...
NHL Trade Reaction: Toronto Maple Leafs land Ilya Lyubushkin from Anaheim Ducks; are the Buds done?
March 01, 2024 17:33 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBThe Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman and former Leaf Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks at 75% salary retained in a three-team trade involving the Carolina Hurricanes, with a 3rd-round pick in 2025 (to Anaheim) and a 6th-round pick in 2024 (to Carolina) going out the door. David Morassutti of Locked On Leafs joins Gil Martin of Locked On NHL to react to the trade, discuss where Lyubushkin fits into the Leafs' mix, and sort out whether Leafs GM Brad Treliving is done making ad...
Is the Three-Team Deal the Theme of This Year's NHL Trade Deadline?
March 01, 2024 16:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThe NHL Trade Deadline is just a week away and the trendy move is the three-team trade. It lowers what the selling team receives but allows contending teams to acquire rental players. This will allow some rebuilding teams to acquire more draft picks in exchange for picking up cap space. We break down the pros and cons of these deals and what it means at the trade deadline. Plus, which teams will be buyers and which will be sellers with many teams on the fringe of playoff contention? And we ...
Locked on NHL Power Rankings: Buying or Selling February results
February 29, 2024 22:30 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWith just 8 days till the NHL trade deadline, teams are running out of time to make evaluations. Who's hot or cold streaks in February were for real? Are the Boston Bruins coming back down to earth or just slumping? Are the Nashville Predators making a late-season surge? Could the selling Calgary Flames play spoiler down the stretch? Is there anyone in the east that can jump into the postseason conversation like the Pittsburgh Penguins or New York Islanders? Support Us By Supporting Our Sp...
NHL Eastern Conference Recap + Drafting Our Most Impactful Potential Trade Deadline Rentals
February 28, 2024 23:42 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBRoss Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Factor Get started on your resolutions with Factor, so yo...
Elias Pettersson is Still Mulling his Vancouver Future, Patrick Kane returned to Chicago and Valeri Nichushkin is nearing a return!
February 27, 2024 19:44 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan discuss the ongoing extension dilemma for Elias Pettersson and the Vancouver Canucks. We discuss the latest rumblings that Pettersson still isn't sure about signing a long term extension to stay in Vancouver. We look at the options the Canucks still have, including taking Pettersson to arbitration like the Wild did with Kevin Fiala. It is unfortunate that this is all making waves with the Canucks lead...
How Will Teams Fighting for Playoff Position Handle the NHL Trade Deadline?
February 26, 2024 17:15 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe Dallas Stars ended their losing streak Saturday with a big 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. But what will it take for the Stars to finish strong and win the Central Division? Joey Erickson of Locked On Stars joins us to discuss the team's injury issues on defense, their balanced scoring up front and what to expect from the team at the NHL Trade Deadline. The Nashville Predators are surprising a lot of people by continuing to win and remaining in the thick of the hunt for th...
Big Decisions Ahead at the NHL Trade Deadline for Teams on the Bubble
February 23, 2024 14:57 - 32 minutes - 26 MBThere are eight NHL teams just outside of the playoff hunt looking in. But what will those teams do at the NHL Trade Deadline? Will they buy or sell or maybe stand pat? Teams like the Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, Seattle Kraken, Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators all have some difficult decisions to make. We are also joined by Erica L. Ayala for our bo-weekly Women's Hockey Spotlight as she discusses the latest news from the PWHL and the world of women's ...
NHL Power Rankings: The Florida Panthers check all the boxes
February 22, 2024 21:27 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBThe Florida Panthers have emerged as the best team in the NHL just past the Midway point. What makes them so effective and how did they make such a leap over the last 24 months? Why is the Western Conference so much more loaded than the East? What boxes must a team check off to be a bonafide Stanley Cup Contender? Plus, it's time to start voting teams off the island of relevancy as we inch closer to the trade deadline and postseason. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Indeed Ri...
NHL Eastern Conference Recap: Auston Matthews For NHL MVP?
February 22, 2024 01:59 - 32 minutes - 30 MBRoss Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Factor Get started on your resolutions with Factor, so you’re read...
Barry Trotz Hates U2, The Wild Erupt in the 3rd and Can the Oilers Climb the Pacific Division Standings?
February 20, 2024 19:16 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBOn today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan start by discussing the news that Barry Trotz pulled the plug on an extended Vegas stay for Nashville after they got demolished by Dallas. They discuss whether Trotz is in the right, and Seth tries to look at the situation from the player's perspective. They move to one of the craziest games of the season, a 10-7 win for the Wild over Vancouver. Seth tries to paint a picture, while also wondering if t...
The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils Scored Big Wins Outdoors While the Canucks Gun for the Top Spot in the NHL
February 19, 2024 07:22 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe New York Rangers scored a dramatic comeback win over the New York Islanders at the NHL Stadium Series before almost 80,000 people. Artemi Panarin potted the gme winner in OT. Jon Chik of Locked NY Rangers discusses the game, the event and what it all meant to the Rangers and their fans. Plus, what are the Rangers looking to do at the NHL Trade Deadline? The New Jersey Devils stayed hot in the cold at the NHL Stadium Series, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 with Nico Hischier leading...
Big Implications for the Rangers, Devils, Flyers and Islanders in the NHL Stadium Series This Weekend in New Jersey
February 16, 2024 14:59 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe NHL has a big weekend ahead with the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils facing off at Met Life Stadium in the Meadowlands. All four games have playoff implications and involve big rivalries so this should be an event. We also discuss the injuries to Jake Guentzel and Blake Wheeler and how they will effect the playoff situation. We also discuss the NHL's outdoor games and how they can keep things interesting in the future and we preview an ex...
NHL Power Rankings: The fight to make the playoffs!
February 15, 2024 22:10 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBWith three weeks to go until the NHL Trade Deadline, the fight for the last playoff spots is intensifying. With so many teams condensed in the standings, who is poised to make a run, and who might fall off the pace? Can the New Jersey Devils or the New York Islanders put together a run? Are the Tampa Bay Lightning or Philadelphia Flyers going to fall off the pace? Is it time to pronounce the Pittsburgh Penguins as dead? All that, plus much more is on this episode of the Locked On NHL Podcast...
NHL Eastern Conference Recap: Battle Of Ontario Is Back + NHL Trade Matchmaker
February 14, 2024 21:24 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBRoss Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Factor Get started on your resolutions with Factor, so you’re read...
Arizona is Trending Out of the Playoffs, the Blues Continue to Win and Connor Bedard is set to return!
February 13, 2024 23:30 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn today's episode of the Locked on NHL Podcast, we discuss the Arizona Coyotes and what has led to them losing 6 games in a row. We look at a drop in production for both Connor Ingram and Karel Vejmelka, and who the Coyotes could look to move on from if they are too far out by the Trade Deadline. We discuss the St. Louis Blues, who continue to solidify themselves as a Wild Card team, thanks to boasting one of the best records in the NHL since the calendar flipped to 2024. We discuss the rec...
The Flyers Keep Winning, the Sharks Should be Busy at the Trade Deadline and the Penguins Search for Scoring
February 12, 2024 07:22 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Philadelphia Flyers keep finding ways to win hockey games much to the surprise of many. John Tortorella has this team playing solid hockey. Rachel Donner of Locked On Flyers joins us to discuss how the Flyers are getting it done without Carter Hart, what changes Tortorella has made and what the team may do at the NHL Trade Deadline. The San Jose Sharks are coming off the longest bye in the NHL and are finally getting healthy. JD Young of Locked On Sharks joins us to discuss what this ...
How the NHL Schedule Is Driving the Playoff Race
February 09, 2024 14:55 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBTwo of the NHL's best faced off last night in Boston but the Bruins made short shrift of the Vancouver Canucks with a pair of shorthanded goals. We also discuss how the NHL schedule is driving the playoff race and how games in hand will impact teams heading in to the trade deadline. We also have our bi-weekly Women's Hockey Spotlight with Erica L. Ayala discussing events at the All Star Game and some neutral site games coming up in the PWHL. And we preview a busy weekend of hockey ahead. ...
NHL Power Rankings: Back to the divisions
February 08, 2024 19:41 - 35 minutesExiting the all-star break, it's once again time for the locked on NHL power rankings. Bouncing around all 4 of the NHL's divisions, there are movers like the Boston Bruins back to first and the Toronto Maple Leafs up to third in the Atlantic Division. The Colorado Avalanche are back in first in the central and the Pacific division looks like an absolute war between the Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks Locked on NHL Power Rankings: Back to divisions Support Us By...
NHL Power Rankings: Back to the divisions
February 08, 2024 19:41 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBExiting the all-star break, it's once again time for the locked on NHL power rankings. Bouncing around all 4 of the NHL's divisions, there are movers like the Boston Bruins back to first and the Toronto Maple Leafs up to third in the Atlantic Division. The Colorado Avalanche are back in first in the central and the Pacific division looks like an absolute war between the Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks Locked on NHL Power Rankings: Back to divisions Support Us ...
Eastern Conference NHL: Unofficial 2nd Half NHL Preview
February 07, 2024 05:01 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBRoss Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Factor Get started on your resolutions with Factor, so you’re read...
The Los Angeles Kings Move on from Todd McLellan, the Canucks add Elias Lindholm and the Coyotes are running out of time to stay in Arizona
February 06, 2024 19:01 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBOn today's Western Conference Tuesday episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan start by discussing the coaching change made in Los Angeles as the Kings move on from Todd McLellan after a miserable stretch for the Kings drops them from a top 3 spot in the Pacific Division to fighting for their lives for a wildcard spot. We discuss the players who have slumped the most and why this is yet another example of a coach paying the price for roster construction. Seth and Nick look at wh...
The Maple Leafs Are Eager, the Kings Have a New Coach and the Senators Look to Get Back On Track
February 05, 2024 07:22 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBThe Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the NHL All-Star Weekend and it was Auston Matthews shining for the home fans. David Morassutti of Locked On Leafs joins us to discuss the All Star Weekend and what it meant to Toronto, the Leafs' recent three-game winning streak and what the team needs to do at the NHL Trade Deadline. The Los Angeles Kings have a new interim head coach in Jim Hiller but can he get the team back on track? Eddie Garcia of Locked On LA Kings joins us to discuss the reasons for...
NHL All-Star Weekend Is Here
February 02, 2024 14:51 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThe NHL All-Star Weekend is here and Locked On NHL has you covered. We break down the player draft, the celebrity captains from Michael Buble to Justin Bieber and we break down the various skill competitions. Which team put together the best group of players? Plus, we discuss the Elias Lindholm trade and the Canucks decision to extend GM Patrik Allvin. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors ...
NHL Power Rankings: Who are the favorites for the Vezina Trophy?
February 01, 2024 19:04 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBThe NHL Power Rankings edition of the Locked On NHL podcast is back and this time we have Vezina candidates! Hunter and Nick first start the show with how this award is a bit different since it is voted on by the general managers and how they value goalies a bit differently compared to the writers. After that, they give their ballots for right now before ending the show with other goalies who could climb their way into consideration after the All-Star Break. All that, plus much more is on th...
NHL Eastern Conference Round-Up: A Look at the NHL Standings at the All-Star Break
January 31, 2024 16:19 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBRoss Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference, including which team that's in a playoff spot at the All-Star break is most likely to miss. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. ...
The Los Angeles Kings are Falling Apart, Surprise Teams of the First Half and Norris Trophy Rankings!
January 30, 2024 19:18 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBOn today's Western Conference Tuesday episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan start by talking about the Los Angeles Kings, who are in major trouble after managing just 2 wins so far in January. They discuss the goaltending issues, with Cam Talbot's performance falling back to Earth after his hot start to the season. They also discuss a down season for Pierre-Luc Dubois, and the disappointment of the Kings sinking prospects into acquiring him as well as signing him to a long te...
The Devils Need Goaltending Help, the Blues Have Found Their Groove and the Avalanche Need Defense
January 29, 2024 07:22 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBThe New Jersey Devils are dealing with key injuries right now to their star forward in Jack Hughes and to key defenseman Dougie Hamilton. Trey Matthews joins us to discuss how the Devils are handling these injuries and what we can expect them to do to get goaltending help and blue line help at the trade deadline as they fight for a playoff berth. The St. Louis Blues are on a five-game winning streak and seem to have found their groove under new head coach Drew Bannister. Haley T. Simon of...