Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League
Locked 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...
UNCERTAINTY: Dallas Stars Face BIG Questions After Glenn Gulutzan’s RETURN, Robertson DRAMA
The Dallas Stars face a critical crossroads after another playoff disappointment—can Jason Robertson's contract saga and a thinner roster derail their Cup ambitions? Locked on Dallas Stars host Joey Erickson shines a spotlight on the turbulence surrounding Jim Nill’s offseason moves, the high-stakes Robertson negotiations, and lingering questions about scoring depth and 5-on-5 play.
Hosts Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights ask about the impact of losing Maverik Bourque, Jamie Benn’s declining role, and whether Jake Oettinger can anchor Dallas in goal after a rocky season. The conversation highlights the emergence of young talent like Justin Hrycko...
DEADLINE: Connor Hellebuyck Still a Winnipeg Jet but Where Is He Heading?
The Winnipeg Jets have still not moved goalie Connor Hellebuyck. Today we look at how this trade demand will play out and some of the possible trade destinations for the all-world goalie and what the Jets may get in return for him.
Plus, have the New Jersey Devils quietly had one of the best offseasons of any team in the NHL? We discuss their moves including the recent acquisition of Luke Evangelista and where this leaves the Devils heading into the offseason.
And with the preseason getting shortened to just four games, how will this...
OVERLOOKED? Utah Mammoth and Logan Cooley QUIETLY THRIVE—is this team not getting its due respect?
The Utah Mammoth look to ride playoff momentum into a pivotal season—can Logan Cooley’s breakout and key veteran additions push them into the Central Division’s elite? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wright and Locked on Mammoth host Tom Callahan spotlight the Mammoth’s first NHL playoff berth, recapping standouts like Nick Schmaltz, Clayton Keller, and 40-goal winger Dylan Guenther. The hosts examine offseason moves including the trade for Vincent Trocheck and signing of Anders Lee, debates on John Marino’s contract extension, and questions surrounding Karel Vejmelka’s heavy workload in net. Prospects Tij Iginla and Caleb Desnoyers co...
Ranking the top 10 defensemen in the NHL heading into 2026-27!
Who are the top 10 defensemen in the NHL entering the 2026-27 season? On this episode of Locked On NHL, Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) break down their definitive player rankings ahead of the new campaign. They start with some honorable mentions who didn't make the cut before getting into their lists, and there are some differences.
Where do Hunter and Nick have Miro Heiskanen ranked? What about Rasmus Dahlin? Are there any newcomers to their lists from last year? Does one of them put Quinn Hughes ahead of Cale Makar? All t...
RESURGENCE: Pittsburgh Penguins’ RECLAMATION Projects PAY OFF, Can They Make It BACK-TO-BACK?
Ottawa Senators shake up their locker room by trading Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. Has Ottawa finally found addition by subtraction? Seth Toupal and JD Young debate whether William Eklund’s arrival and an energized core led by Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson can push the Sens past past playoff disappointments in the brutal Atlantic Division. Is this the move that unlocks the Senators’ potential, or will goaltending remain their Achilles’ heel?
The conversation also breaks down the Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff hopes as Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Erik Karlsson enter another pivotal season. Can the Pen...
GAME NIGHT: Are Expectations Flying HIGH for Flyers in Year Two Under Rick Tocchet?
Where are the Flyers headed a season after a successful year one under Rick Tocchet? Mike Asti and Alex Wiederspiel LockedOn Flyers host welcome Russ Cohen to discuss Philadelphia’s roller coaster 2025-26 campaign and how that set up the expectations for Tocchet’s second season at the helm.
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Vegas Golden Knights: Don't Look BACK
The Vegas Golden Knights have never been a franchise looking at what's behind them. They're looking ahead with a new coach, but with the same expectations. Even with the departure of the talented Pavel Dorofeyev, the Knights believe they're still a contender, particularly in a weak Pacific Division. They'll have some competition, potentially, from Edmonton. Plus a surging Sharks team could be noteworthy, but the Pacific Division arguably has three of the four worst teams in hockey, making it ripe for Vegas to use the season to figure things out in preparation for what they hope will be a...
SHOCKER: A New Record Contract, a Trade Demand, and an Early Return from Injury
Cale Makar just signed a record-setting contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche worth $20.4 million AAV for eight seasons.
Chris Micielli of Locked On Avalanche joins us to break down the impact of the deal, what it means for the Avalanche and on the NHL in general and whether it prevents the Avs from surrounding Makar with talent in the future.
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck has now gone public with his demand to be traded, so where does that leave the team?
Harrison Lee of Locked On Winnipeg Jets discusses what the Jets c...
RISE: Montreal Canadiens HIGH Expectations—Suzuki, Caufield, Hutson have Habs fans thinking BIG
Montreal Canadiens had a breakout year to the Eastern Conference Finals, but can their dynamic young core deliver the Stanley Cup? Nick Suzuki’s leadership, Cole Caufield’s scoring prowess and Juraj Slafkovski ignite hope in Montreal, propelling the Habs to one of their best seasons in years. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights welcome in Locked on Canadiens hot Ian Bosvert highlight Jakub Dobes’ goaltending heroics, the impact of losing Brendan Gallagher’s leadership presence, and Montreal’s forward-thinking offseason strategy. Discussion centers on promising stars like Ivan Demidov, roster moves that prioritize future flexibility and GM Kent Hughes’ mastery of t...
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Hellebuyck Demands Trade, Makar and Hughes Seek New Deals
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck has now made it public that he wants to be traded. Where does this leave the team going forward, who has more leverage and where could Hellebuyck end up? We break down the situation and what it means for the Jets and Hellebuyck.
Plus two of the best defensemen in the NHL are up for contract extensions but who will sign first, Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar? And, what is an elite defenseman worth in this era of rising salaries and a rising salary cap.
And the NHL released its...
UNDERRATED?: Boston Bruins Defy Expectations with a playoff appearance last season. What's next?
The Boston Bruins enter the 2026-27 NHL season as a bubble team, but can rising stars like Fraser Minton and the newly acquired JJ Peterka ignite another playoff run? Marco Sturm’s squad seeks stability after a flurry of offseason moves, including the departure of Viktor Arvidsson and backup Jonas Korpisalo, while questions swirl around Elias Lindholm’s health and the contract status of Matt Poitras. Hosts Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights are joined by Locked on Bruins host Ian McLaren to examine the impact of Peterka’s potential top-line role alongside David Pastrnak and debate whether the Bruins’ internal...
Top 10 NHL Goalies Ranked! | NHL Goaltender Power Rankings & Predictions
The upcoming hockey season is rapidly approaching, making it prime time to break down the top 10 NHL goalies across the National Hockey League. Hosts Hunter Hodies and Nick Zararis give their takes on who the top 10 goalies in the NHL are, discussing a few in each segment. Where does Connor Hellebuyck rank? Is Andrei Vasilevskiy the best after winning the Vezina this past season? Are there goalies making their top 10s for the first time? They discuss their criteria for the list and what they value the most when it comes to who the best goalie is.
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Ottawa Senators Closing In On Naming Next Captain + Reacting To NHL Network's Top-20 Centre Rankings
Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano debate the Senators' next captain, discuss teams with captain vacancies, and react to the NHL's top 20 centers list.
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GAME NIGHT: Where Are the Canucks in Their REBUILDING Timeline as They Enter the 2026-27 Season?
Before looking ahead to the Vancouver Canucks’ upcoming 2026-27 season, Mike Asti and Alex Wiederspiel put the past season in perspective with LockedOn Canucks host Trevor Beggs.
They then all attempted to predict the current state of the franchise, what to expect throughout the next year and where the Canucks currently sit on the rebuilding timeline.
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UNTRUSTED: Edmonton Oilers Face PRESSURE Under Mike Babcock & Connor McDavid to Deliver Now
Edmonton Oilers face mounting Stanley Cup expectations with Mike Babcock at the helm. Can Babcock’s controversial coaching style unlock Connor McDavid’s full potential, or will goaltending woes remain the club’s Achilles’ heel? Seth Toupal and JD Young debate whether Frederik Andersen, Devin Levi, and key roster moves are enough to push Edmonton past Vegas in the Pacific Division and finally claim hockey’s top prize.
The hosts also break down the Washington Capitals’ bold moves in what could be Alex Ovechkin’s last real shot at a Cup, dissecting the additions of Jordan Kyrou and Pierre-Luc...
New York Rangers RETOOL Success Hinges on Healthy Fox, Shesterkin
The New York Rangers retool brought Pavel Dorofeyev, Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson to the Big Apple. Those are helpful pieces. Ultimately, the Rangers biggest factors of success will be health. Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox both got hurt on the same day last season, effectively torpedoing any chance the team had with a 2-11-0 stretch up to the Olympic break.
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BAD NEWS: Injuries Hit the Jackets In Goal, the Kraken Build Slowly and the Bolts Look to Stay Elite
The Columbus Blue Jackets got some bad news as goalie Elvis Merzlikins had to undergo shoulder surgery after feeling discomfort during an offseason workout.
Jay Forster of Locked On Blue Jackets discusses the impact of the injury, the latest on the Adam Fantilli negotiations the future of Zach Werenski in Columbus.
The Seattle Kraken had a relatively quiet offseason but are building for the future and looking for progress in year two under Lane Lambert.
Zaiem Beg of Locked On Kraken breaks down the plan in Seattle, the status of Shane Wright and...
ROCK BOTTOM: Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews look to RISE after DISASTROUS last season
The Toronto Maple Leafs reboot after disastrous fall—can Gavin McKenna’s arrival spark a playoff resurgence? Auston Matthews faces a pivotal contract year, as new GM John Chayka boldly reshapes the roster with key moves, including the acquisition of Darren Raddysh and veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. The blue line gets a shot of offense, while Easton Cowan’s development remains a hot topic after his inconsistent usage last season. Locked on Maple Leafs host David Morrisuti details the Maple Leafs’ shift in culture under Jim Hiller’s coaching and a revamped front office, touches on John Tavares’ continued offensive co...
REBOUND: Nashville Predators, Steven Stamkos, and Filip Forsberg PUSH Playoff Boundaries in 2026-27
The Nashville Predators enter an important season as new GM Chris McFarland reshapes the roster in pursuit of a playoff return. Can veteran core members like Steven Stamkos, Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi, and Juuse Saros deliver? Will rising stars Luke Evangelista, Matthew Wood, and Maverik Bourque step up? Locked on Predators host Jack Williams joins Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights to break down Nashville’s roller-coaster 2025-26 campaign, the franchise’s defensive struggles and the high-stakes gamble on center depth with key additions Ross Colton and Jack Drury. Discussions center on McFarland’s shift away from the familiar towards strate...
More NHL to be Played in Germany, Is there International Strategy on Target?
The NHL has announced that they are playing regular season games in Germany for the next three years with the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins hosting games there in 2027-28 because they have German-born players Leon Draisaitl and J.J. Peterka on their rosters.
We discuss the impact of these games, the possibility of an outdoor game overseas and what the NHL's international strategy could lead to for the future of the sport.
All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin.
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Predicting some sleeper teams for the 2026-27 NHL season!
Every NHL season features unexpected dark horses that shatter preseason expectations, much like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers did last year. In this episode of Locked On NHL, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the exact anatomy of a sleeper team, from the classic new-coach bump to rolling four scoring lines and trusting high-pedigree young talent.
They dive into how the Penguins and Flyers were able to defy expectations last season, as were the Bruins and the Mammoth. Finally, they look at some candidates for this year's sleeper teams that could make some noise.<...
Top Under-23 NHL Players: Debating The Athletic's Rankings + RFA Extensions Loom For Washington
Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano debate Corey Pronman’s NHL under-23 rankings, discuss top prospects, and talk RFA contract trends.
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GAME NIGHT: Washington Capitals Court Ovi's LAST DANCE
Alex Ovechkin might be calling it quits after this season. We'll see. For now, he's got a cast of new characters, including transition mavens like Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, to mesh with. The Capitals have made it clear: there's no appetite for another step back in 2026-27.
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UNCERTAINTY: Can Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski DELIVER Playoff RESULTS?
Utah Mammoth emerge as West contenders following a bold offseason overhaul. A string of savvy moves—including adding Vincent Trocheck, Anders Lee, and goaltender Sebastian Cossa—raise the question: Can Utah’s young offensive core break into the NHL’s elite and outmuscle rivals like the Avalanche, Stars, and Wild for a top playoff spot?
Seth Toupal and JD Young analyze Utah’s rise and debate the uncertain futures of the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets. With Dylan Larkin’s status and Detroit’s GM vacancy clouding the Atlantic, and Zach Werenski’s contract drama fueling question...
GAME NIGHT: Will the Penguins FALL Back to Missing Playoffs in 2026-27?
A season removed from exceeding expectations, the Penguins now still as a big unknown heading into the 2026-27 season. Is Pittsburgh poised to take a step forward and make a push for the top of the Metropolitan Division or are the Penguins worse and vulnerable to go back to missing the playoffs?
Mike Asti and Alex Wiederspiel discuss how Sidney Crosby and company pulled off their success last season, why Kyle Dubas wasn’t able to convert any big swing attempts in the offseason and how fans should view their new team with LockedOn Penguins host Hunter Ho...
SHOCK: The Panthers Get Bad News While the Oilers and Canadiens Have Unfinished Business
The Florida Panthers got some potentially devastating news concerning Brad Marchand on Friday as he had to undergo surgery for an injury he suffered back in December because rehab alone wasn't enough.
Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers joins us to discuss the impact of Marchand's potential absence plus what the addition of Brady Tkachuk will mean to the team.
The Edmonton Oilers likely enter the new season with a three goalie rotation which is not typical in the NHL. What will it take to make this work and can the team get by...
LESSONS: The Ottawa Senators look to find a way to move on and improve WITHOUT captain Brady Tkachuk
The Ottawa Senators face a turning point after trading captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in a blockbuster move. With William Eklund joining the squad and Claude Giroux’s veteran presence anchoring the lineup, can the Sens sustain their playoff momentum in the tough Atlantic Division? Questions swirl around Tim Stutzle’s superstar rise, the team’s revamped forward depth and whether new faces like Andrei Burakovsky and Dylan Cozens can fill the offensive void. Locked on Senators host Brandon Pillar, joined by Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights, breaks down Ottawa’s offseason overhaul, plus the goal tending tandem o...
Surprising Possibilities That Could Make This NHL Season Special
Today we examine some possible occurrences that could really make the 2026-27 NHL season fun. That includes having a team that has never won the Stanley Cup winning it for the first time or maybe the Toronto Maple Leafs ending their nearly six decade long championship drought.
Plus, could the balance in the divisions change with the Metropolitan and Pacific Divisions catching the Central and Atlantic or having new players lead the league in scoring. Plus, could Alexander Ovechkin go out in a blaze of glory and become the first player in NHL history to score 1,000 regular s...
Looking at some of the BIGGEST storylines for the 2026-27 season!
As training camp approaches for the 2026-27 NHL season, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the biggest storylines set to define the league.
They discuss expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs, whether the Florida Panthers can return with a vengeance, if this is the Dallas Stars' last big chance to win, etc. Plus, they examine the revamped Florida Panthers goaltending dynamic and discuss why the Metropolitan Division is primed for an absolute brawl down the stretch.
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GAME NIGHT: Will Oilers CONTROVERSIAL Decision Pay Off in 2026-27?
Dissecting one of the most talked about teams of the offseason, Mike Asti and Alex Wiederspiel discuss what to make of the Edmonton Oilers ahead of the 2026-27 season with LockedOn Oilers host Nick Zarais.
They go from looking back at what went wrong and why Edmonton took a step back last season, to debating the Mike Babcock hire, to analyzing the current roster and how the glaring issue in net still exists.
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Which NHL Teams Have The Most Pressure To Win The 2027 Stanley Cup?
Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano discuss the NHL teams under the most pressure to win the Stanley Cup and react to the NHL Network’s top 20 defensemen rankings.
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AGING KINGS: Can Artemi Panarin and Matt Zuccarello DELIVER LA to the PLAYOFFS?
Los Angeles Kings double down on experience, assembling one of the NHL’s oldest rosters as they seek a playoff return. Can veterans like Mats Zuccarello and Artemi Panarin offset losing Anze Kopitar and mask concerns about an aging goaltending trio of Darcy Kuemper, Anton Forsberg, and Phoenix Copley? Seth Toupal and Gil Martin examine whether Peter Laviolette’s system shift can spark enough offense, fix lackluster special teams, and help LA keep up with high-flying rivals like the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights.
The conversation then shifts east to the New York Islanders, where a loomi...
GAME NIGHT: New Jersey Devils Using HOUSE MONEY Next Season
The New Jersey Devils looked as hot as anyone to start 2025-26. Was it real life? Was it just fantasy? Zach Berman of Locked On New Jersey Devils joined the Game Night crew and talked about the overheated start to the season, Jack Hughes' mysterious injury and the Devils depth issues. Have those now been resolved heading into 2026-27? Will the three goalie tandem work? Are the Devils under pressure or playing with house money?
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RELOADED: The Florida Panthers are once again looking like serious Stanley Cup contenders.
The Florida Panthers reload with the Brady Tkachuk trade—are they Cup contenders once again? Alexander Barkov returns healthy, and Jacob Markstrom takes over in net as Florida looks to reclaim Stanley Cup favorite status. Locked on Panthers host Armando Velez joins Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights to recap the Panthers’ injury-plagued season, Sergei Bobrovsky’s exit and the impact of key offseason additions like Lars Eller and Radko Gudas. The conversation focused on how the Panthers’ power play units should be elite and whether this retooled roster has what it takes to challenge the Carolina Hurricanes and the rest of...
CHALLENGES: As Training Camp Nears, These NHL Teams Face Different Obstacles to Success
The Buffalo Sabres have lost some key players in Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram but they may be better prepared to replace those players than most teams.
Joe DiBiase of Locked On Sabres joins us to discuss the young players set to replace Tuch and Byram and the latest on the rumors surrounding Connor Hellebuyck's possible arrival in Buffalo.
Changes have come to the Vegas Golden Knights including a new coach in Ryan Craig and the departure of Pavel Dorofeyev in the offseason.
Chris Gawlik of Locked On Vegas Golden Knights joins us...
PROGRESS?: Minnesota Wild Finally WIN a first round series and look to BUILD of that for this season
The Minnesota Wild eye a breakthrough season as Quinn Hughes’ arrival signals an transformation and the end of an agonizing playoff drought. Can blockbuster moves and fresh leadership finally push the Wild past their rivals in the Central Division gauntlet? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights spotlight the Wild’s key offseason acquisitions—including Blake Coleman, Olli Maatta, and the emerging Maxim Shabanov—plus the brewing Dylan Larkin trade saga. Insights cover Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek’s new two-way responsibilities, Kirill Kaprizov’s search for a new linemate after Mats Zuccarello’s departure, and how Coach Jon Hynes’ adjustments shap...
FRESH STARTS: Which New NHL Coaches Have the Best Chances of Succeding This Year?
There are six new head coaches that were hired across the NHL this season and each coach faces a different challenge. Whether it's Jim Hiller in Toronto, Mike Babcock in Edmonton, Peter DeBoer on Long Island, Manny Malhotra in Vancouver, Peter Laviolette in Los Angeles or Ryan Craig in Vegas, we discuss the obstacles they face and who has the best chance to hit the ground running.
Plus, the Pittsburgh Penguins just signed Ville Koivunen, a young winger with two career NHL goals in 47 games, to an eight-year extension with a $4 million AAV. Does this deal make...
AFTERMATH: Nathan MacKinnon’s Avalanche and Playoff FAILURE — Do They RECOVER This Year?
Colorado Avalanche face questions after last season’s Presidents’ Trophy run ended in a disappointing sweep by the Vegas Golden Knights. Will Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar’s superstar talent be enough to overcome fresh challenges and silence doubts about the Avs’ playoff mettle? Questions swirl around Brock Nelson and Marty Neces and their ability to deliver in the postseason, critical offseason trades like Valeri Nichushkin’s departure, and what new faces Jaden Schwartz can contribute. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights, with guest Chris Micieli, break down Colorado’s power play woes, the leadership pressures on head coach Jared Bednar, and...
NHL Expansion Rumors, Most Improved Teams & Fixing the Playoff Format
In this Thursday edition of the Locked On NHL podcast, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter break down the current state of the National Hockey League, starting with insights from a recent fan poll conducted by The Athletic.
The hosts dive into which franchises made the biggest offseason strides, highlighting the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals as prime candidates for a major bounce-back year. Transitioning to the business side of the ice, Nick and Hunter explore the NHL's overall financial health and how good of shape the league is in. They also discuss NHL expansion potential and whether i...
The Detroit Red Wings GM Search Takes Another Turn and Top NHL Teams on the Rise
The Detroit Red Wings have taken the next step in their GM search as they hired a firm to help them with their search. We break down the missed opportunities and where the search goes from here and how this all impacts the future of Dylan Larkin. Plus, Mike DiStefano previews his top five NHL teams on the rise for the 2026-27 season. Is your favorite team on the list of teams on the verge of contention? Do you agree with our picks? All this and more on today's episode of the Lokced On NHL Podcast with Mike DiStefano and...
