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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; to Tuesdays with Seth Toupal and JD Young, 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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  • #2149
    Yesterday · 36 min

    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

  • #2145
    Tuesday · 35 min

    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

  • #2144
    Monday · 50 min

    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.

  • #2142
    Saturday · 37 min

    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 Morassutti details the Maple

  • #2141
    August 21 · 35 min

    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 ga

  • #2140
    August 21 · 30 min

    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.

  • #2139
    August 20 · 31 min

    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.

  • #2137
    August 18 · 48 min

    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.

  • #2136
    August 18 · 37 min

    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

  • #2135
    August 17 · 54 min

    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 sho

  • #2133
    August 14 · 36 min

    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 B

  • #2132
    August 14 · 32 min

    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. All this and much more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast.

  • #2130
    August 13 · 47 min

    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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