BOMBSHELL: Rob Blake OUT as Kings GM | Are More Changes Coming?

In this episode of Locked on NHL, hosts Seth Toupal and JD Young discuss the recent firing of Los Angeles Kings GM Rob Blake after another first-round playoff exit. They explore potential replacements and the team's future direction. The NHL draft lottery results are analyzed, with the New York Islanders surprisingly winning the first overall pick. The hosts break down the winners and losers of the lottery, including the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks. Finally, they preview the second round of the NHL playoffs, ranking the most exciting matchups and discussing key storylines, such as the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers series and the potential for the Washington Capitals to make a statement against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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