Compassion, Love, & Understanding: An Open Discussion (With Locked On Hurricanes & Ducks)

Grab your coffee and popcorn, because the Anaheim Ducks and the New Jersey Devils have a FOUR part crossover this week. In this episode, Jason Hernandez and I sort of have an introductory episode for this exciting "quadrilogy episode series". We discuss the NHL playoffs, and our reactions/insights as hockey announcers. Is Gary Bettman low key a good commissioner? Also, what do our teams do with the flat salary cap? Wait. Did we have time to discuss it? Find out!Follow Jason on Twitter: @StimpyJD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Elo 202021min

It's part 2 of me and Jon's (Locked On NY Rangers) crossover episode. As you can tell from the title, it's a full jam packed episode. As we continue to discuss our team's futures and what will future match ups potentially look like. We also cover our veteran players, Subban and Lundqvist, in their respective quests for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy award. Also, I'm feeling pretty with one of my choices to win the Stanley Cup, in fact I should head to Vegas right now to place my bets.Follow Jon on Twitter: @JChik17My USA Today article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2020/08/19/nhls-first-black-team-announcer-krakens-everett-fitzhugh-inspires/3366561001/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar: Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON" to get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Elo 202022min

Man-o-man, I have been waiting for this crossover for quite sometime! Jon Chik (Locked On NY Rangers) joins the show as he and I do a "rivals crossover". Obviously, we had to talk about former Rangers coach, Lindy Ruff, and what do the futures hold for both of our respective teams. In fact, we talked so much, that we had to break this episode up into a two parts. Also, as some of might know, I was featured in a USA Today article involving me being a black hockey play-by-play announcer, along with Everett Fitzhugh (Seattle Kraken's new PxP announcer). If you're curious the link for that article is down below.My USA Today article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2020/08/19/nhls-first-black-team-announcer-krakens-everett-fitzhugh-inspires/3366561001/Follow Jon on Twitter: @JChik17Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto: Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Elo 202025min

Well, looks like our #18 overall draft pick from Arizona won't drop below the #28 selection. Because they have been playing like absolute garbage during these playoff series. In their last contest against Colorado (at the time of this recording) they lost 7-1, and it was an absolute s***show. Also, they had some front office drama that involved the Devils.Philadelphia Update: Now up 3-1, not looking good for MontrealSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar: Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON" to get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Elo 202019min

The company HBSE (Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment), in association with the New Jersey Devils, has made a generous donation to help out black people and local black communities. Also, I already discussed about our draft woes, let's talk about a few positives, eh? Number one on my list: Alexander Holtz out of Sweden. Who is this guy? And how can he help us out, or not? Find out!HBSE press release: https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/harris-blitzer-sports-and-entertainment-including-the-new-jersey-devils-has-announced-an-action-plan-to-fight-systemic-racism-and-champion-equality/c-318542536Alexander Holtz's Information (courtesy of Elite Prospects): https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/344808/alexander-holtzSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto: Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Elo 202020min

Our defenseman, PK Subban, is up for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for his George Floyd donations and voice for hockey equality. Also, what's Kraken Seattle? I finally talk about their new play-by-play announcer and what he means to me as a person of color. I also do an update of the NHL playoffs and see the fate of our two other first draft picks (Spoiler Alert: Not looking good...AT ALL!) Lastly, let's revisit Reilly Walsh and what to actually look forward to when he puts on that Devils uniform. It's a full episode!Reilly Walsh's Stats: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/300597/reilly-walsh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Elo 202018min

I purposely posted this episode on Friday, to give you something to think about over the weekend. I need to address another elephant in the room, which is the NHL's social media statements of #KneelForHockey or #WeSkateForBlackLives. I noticed these hashtags during the NHL playoffs, and I have a few questions and also statements that I need to address. As a person of color, I want to provide MY OWN (DISCLAIMER: I CANNOT SPEAK FOR OTHER PEOPLE) personal perspective on these social media hashtags and kneeling in general. My main takeaway: don't let that be the only thing you do. I explain it more in this serious episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Elo 202023min

I am having a very bad day, I am in no mood, this (today) is one of the worst days I've had in a long time! I'm not in the mood to play with anybody. Well, it's official with the first overall selection in the NHL Draft that pick is going to: Lindy Ruff's former team the New York Rangers! Well, my luck just ran out. I didn't want Toronto to get that pick, never mind our bigger rival obtaining it...I didn't even think about it. I guess that's karma on my end. Jake Krzyzaniak (My first Open Hockey Discussion guest) is back to provide more insight, and also prevent me from going insane!Follow Jake on his social media platforms:Instagram: @jkraider99Snapchat: jkraider99Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto: Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Elo 202023min