Columbus Blue Jackets' Playoff Push: Can They Maintain Momentum?

Host Sarah Avampato (Locked On Kings) checks in on each of our remaining playoff series, which could all see eliminations with the next games played. Then, we turn the show over to some of our Locked On podcast network hosts who all share a similar message: no matter what, sports have always been political. Locked On Avalanche host Chris Micieli talks with Avs fan Hari Nair about his experiences being a hockey fan of color. Also, Jared Ellis (Locked On Hurricanes), Jason Hernandez (Locked On Ducks), and Trey Matthews (Locked On Devils) discuss the NHL's reactions to the protests and boycotts that took place across the sports world.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.ManscapedGo to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED 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.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

31 Aug 202024min

With the NHL postponing games on Thursday and Friday, after other sports did the same to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake, Joe DiBiase and Tom Gazzola discuss how the NHL is doing reacting to racial injustices towards African Americans. The guys also talk about the role the Hockey Diversity Alliance is playing in all of this. And, does Robin Lehner deserve to be the Conn Smythe favorite? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 Aug 202026min

Yet again, here we are debating whether the New York Islanders are for real. Joe DiBiase and Mike Distefano debate whether the Isles can win the Stanley Cup. The guys also talk about Pittsburgh's offseason, and react live to the Pens trading with Toronto for Kasperi Kapanen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 Aug 202039min

The NHL jumped right into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, so we've done the same. Today, host Sarah Avampato (Locked On Kings) breaks down the first matchup to get started. Kenneth Nash and Josh Clark of Locked On Stars talk about their team's new penchant for scoring lots of goals, and how they'll be okay even if starting goaltender Ben Bishop remains unfit to play. We then turn to the other side of the matchup, with Locked On Avalanche host Chris Micieli, who shares his thoughts on what the Avalanche need to do to succeed, even with the game one injury to goaltender Philipp Grubauer.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.Door DashRight now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDONNHL.RomanGo to getroman.com/lockedonnhl TODAY. If approved, you’ll get fifteen dollars off your first orderof ED treatment.ManscapedGo to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED 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.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Aug 202030min

The NHL isn't a league that's full of surprises, but the Boston Bruins/Carolina Hurricanes series has had their fair share of them already. Host Sarah Avampato (Locked On Kings) is joined by Ian McLaren (Locked On Bruins) who has the latest news on Tuukka Rask's opt-out from the bubble, as well as David Pastrnak's injury. Next up, Justin Morissette (Locked On Canucks) shares the good news about his hockey team, a bunch of scrappy youngsters who are earning the attention of the hockey world. Finally, Jared Ellis (Locked On Hurricanes) talks about the injury to Andrei Svechnikov as well as the fiery comments that earned Rod Brind'Amour a $25,000 fine from the NHL.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17 Aug 202032min

Justin Morissette is joined by Danielle Huntley of The Broadscast to discuss the media whirlwind surrounding the launch of her new podcast, the pressure to perform when all eyes are on you before you've even put out an episode, carving out a space for women in hockey media, and why WAGs content enhances your appreciation of player personalities. Part 2 of this conversation continues on today's Locked On Canucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 Aug 202027min

The New York Rangers will pick first overall in the 2020 NHL Draft after the league's draft lottery! The guys poke fun at the lottery show, and should we be thinking conspiracy theory, after the Rangers ball was accidentally dropped in the machine early? Joe DiBiase and Mike Distefano also preview each series in the first round of the Easter Conference playoffs. Also, a quick word on the new Sabres uniforms, and the Leafs being eliminated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 Aug 202034min

We're finally ready for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. But first, host Sarah Avampato is joined by Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) who shares his thoughts on Pittsburgh's surprising elimination at the hand of the #12 seed Montreal Canadiens. In the Western Conference, the Vegas Golden Knights got exactly what they wanted: the #1 seed. Locked On Golden Knights host Danny Webster tells us how they got there. Finally, only one series went the full five games and at the end, the Columbus Blue Jackets came out on top. Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets) joins to talk us through what's next, as the Blue Jackets prepare for a rematch against the Tampa Bay Lightning.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Aug 202034min