Local Experts NHL Season Preview: Central Division

Joe DiBiase and Mike Distefano go through the news and notes of the week in the NHL. Including the top upcoming UFA, Taylor Hall, negotiating with the Arizona Coyotes. Also, the league is seeing very positive signs after another week of COVID testing. The guys then give their predictions for the Eastern Conference playoffs, with Mike picking a Cinderella run for a big underdog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Jul 202052min

Starting this week on Locked On NHL, we'll be joined daily by hosts from across the network as we dive into the playoffs. Host Sarah Avampato is joined by Laura Saba (Locked On Canadiens) to share the teams strengths and weaknesses as they go into their matchup against the Penguins. And with Quebec-born star in the making Alexis Lafrenière the prize for being the number one overall pick, is it tempting to hope that the Canadiens lose? Plus, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders) shares the details about highly-touted prospect goaltender Ilya Sorokin's signing with the Islanders.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FreshlyJoin almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up.  Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.ManscapedGo to Manscaped.com and use code Locked On to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Jul 202021min

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