Local Expert Check-in: Bruins, Blackhawks & Rob Thomas joins Locked On Blues

With Corey Crawford absent from Blackhawks camp, Joe DiBiase and Tom Gazzola look at whether Chicago can compete with Edmonton in the qualifying round of the NHL's restart without him. The guys preview all of Oilers vs. Blackhawks, as well as Canucks vs. Wild. The guys argue why Vancouver is set up for success going into August, led by Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. Also, will the Flames blow it all up if they fail to make a deep playoff run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Jul 202028min

With the NHL CBA being approved, we have official series' to talk about! Joe DiBiase and Mike Distefano preview two of the Round Robin teams in the Lightning and Bruins on today's episode. The guys also go through the recent COVID testing in the league, including the Penguins isolating nine players. Also, what are the worst Jack Eichel trades to hit social media in the last week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Jul 202039min

Join host Sarah Avampato as she walks through the details of the newly ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement, including details on the salary cap, escrow, and changes that might end up hurting free agents' pocketbooks. Plus, we take a look at the newly released dates for the return to play scenarios, and the players who have already confirmed that they'll be opting out. Finally, Trey Matthews (Locked On Devils) joins the show to talk about the hiring of Lindy Ruff and why that maybe wasn't the best choice for the rebuilding Devils.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing 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

13 Jul 202032min

With the NHL and NHLPA ratifying the CBA extension, Joe DiBiase and Tom Gazzola go through the qualifying round schedule, and the return of Olympic hockey! The guys also run through their all-time numbers list, 81-90! Also, Lindy Ruff getting hired in New Jersey and trade rumors revolving around Brock Boeser in Vancouver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Jul 202044min

Locked On Leafs host and TSN personality Mike Distefano welcomes Bird Bouchard of Red Cap Sports to the Locked On family as they kick off their new monthly hockey card investing show on the Locked On NHL Podcast. Mike and Bird start things off by giving investing/collecting tips for beginners and discuss how recent hockey news is affecting the card market. Then the boys share their thoughts on specific cards to buy/sell/hold and discuss their pickups of the month.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jul 202055min

With the NHL season postponed, free agency was postponed as well. On what was supposed to be free agency day, Joe DiBiase and Mike Distefano draft the top UFAs, 35+ year old cup chasers, and hand out one offer sheet! The guys also discuss Toronto and Edmonton being named hub cities for the NHL restart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Jul 202046min

Joe DiBiase and Tom Gazzola react to the NHL draft lottery from Friday night where the #1 overall pick is still unknown. Tom also makes the defense for Kevin Lowe making it into the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Jul 202021min

One of the weirdest possible outcomes occurred in the NHL Draft Lottery, with a team to be determined later winning the coveted number one spot. The Ottawa Senators, holding two picks, missed out on the top three spots, but Locked On Senators hosts Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller join the show today to share their excitement for the future of the team. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings, despite having the worst record in the league, dropped to fourth overall. Locked On Red Wings hosts Nolan Bianchi and Ethan Smith discuss the kind of player the Red Wings may look to draft there. Plus, bonus Hockey Hall of Fame content, as Ross and Brandon tell us about the case for Daniel Alfredsson to stop getting passed up by the Hockey Hall of Fame.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order.BlinkistRight now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience: Go to Blinkist.com/NBA try it FREE for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription.Rock AutoAmazing 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

29 Jun 202036min