PWHL Finals Preview: Ottawa vs Minnesota Battle for the Walter Cup!

Despite dominating the regular season, the Montreal Victoire fell short of a Walter Cup Final appearance. On this episode of the Women's Hockey Report, hosts Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner break down what went right—and wrong—for Montreal. They thoroughly analyze the team's strengths and weaknesses, from Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey’s standout performances to Anne-Renée Desbiens’ impact in goal and coach Kori Cheverie’s leadership. Dive into roster changes, including the impact of expansion, free agency moves, and draft strategies aimed at bolstering depth and versatility. Can Montreal overcome its postseason struggles and return as a contender? Find out as we explore team strategies, player performances, and what’s next for the Victoire! 0:00 Montreal's regular-season success 5:22 Standout performances from Stacey and Poulin 9:07 Coach of the Year and Goaltender awards 20:12 Expansion draft and free agency impacts 26:52 Analyzing Montreal's offseason roster moves 32:57 Potential line combinations and defensive pairings 38:04 Goaltending situation and league expansion effects 42:06 Recent signings and upcoming team analysis Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialWomen’s Hockey Report on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@womens_hockey_report Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHL?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow Locked On NHL on SocialTwitter https://bit.ly/3hXyu5wFacebook https://bit.ly/3BubZNcSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey

2 Aug 44min

The NHL presently has four divisions of eight teams each but with talk of expansion. that could need to change. We discuss the reasons for realignment, what it could look like and what it should look like.We discuss what should go into realignment and how it could benefit the NHL or hurt it.All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

1 Aug 30min

Are the Winnipeg Jets ready for a deep playoff run? Will Kyle Connor be signed to an extension before the season starts? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights discuss the Winnipeg Jets offseason and more with Locked On Winnipeg Jets expert Harrison Lee. We talk Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Scheifele and more on this off season episode of Locked on NHL GameNight. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

1 Aug 32min

The NHL offseason may be quiet, but we’re stirring the pot with 20 big questions around the league! On this episode of Locked On NHL, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies debate whether the Toronto Maple Leafs will regret parting ways with Mitch Marner, rank elite goalies like Henrik Lundqvist, Carey Price, and Roberto Luongo, and break down the legacies of defensemen like Roman Josi, Brent Burns, and P.K. Subban. We also discuss which Canadian team the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or others will end the Stanley Cup drought, Alex Ovechkin’s chase for 1,000 goals, Jason Robertson’s future with the Dallas Stars, and what NHL city could host the next expansion franchise. Plus: favorite retro jerseys, the loudest arenas in hockey, and the best broadcasters in the game.0:00 Intro: NHL topics and questions 5:35 Ranking top NHL goalies of recent era 11:36 Favorite hockey broadcast teams discussed 16:25 Devils vs Oilers: Health or goaltending? 20:00 Quick-fire questions on NHL teams/players 25:23 NHL expansion possibilities and predictions 29:29 Will Ovechkin reach 1000 career goals?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

31 Jul 30min

Are the Ottawa Senators poised for a breakout season? The young core of Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk, and Jake Sanderson has fans buzzing with excitement.Hosts Cam Stuart and Tyler Feldman dissect the Senators' impressive late-season surge and their first playoff appearance in eight years. They explore how key veterans like Claude Giroux and Lars Eller are shaping the team's identity. Guests Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller from Locked on Senators offer insider perspectives on Tim Stutzle's evolving game and Jake Sanderson's rising stock. The conversation shifts to Ottawa's chances in the competitive Atlantic Division, weighing their balanced roster against powerhouse rivals.The hosts also tackle the hot debate surrounding Erik Karlsson's potential return to Ottawa, analyzing the pros and cons of bringing the former Senators captain back to the team.Tune in to hear why the Senators might be the dark horse team to watch in the upcoming NHL season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use codeLOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

31 Jul 35min

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHL.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

30 Jul 30min

Anaheim Ducks shake up roster with controversial moves. Will Joel Quenneville's hiring and John Gibson's departure reshape the team's future?Hosts Cam Stuart and Tyler Feldman dissect the Ducks' offseason strategy with guest expert Kyle Kjer. They analyze Quenneville's appointment, recent trades including Trevor Zegras for Mikhail Granlund, and the emotional impact of Gibson's trade to the Detroit Red Wings. The conversation shifts to first-round draft pick Roger McQueen, drawing comparisons to Ducks legend Ryan Getzlaf. Kjer offers insights on Chris Kreider's addition and the team's gradual improvement under Quenneville's system.Tune in for an in-depth look at the Anaheim Ducks' transformation and whether these bold moves will propel them towards playoff contention.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use codeLOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

30 Jul 31min

Four NHL players could dramatically alter their financial futures with standout performances in 2025-2026. This episode examines the potential contract impacts for Patrik Laine, Brandt Clarke, Thomas Harley, and Marco Rossi. Laine's scoring prowess, especially on the power play, could make him a hot commodity if he stays healthy with the Montreal Canadiens. The Los Angeles Kings' Brandt Clarke faces a golden opportunity to step up on the blue line and potentially earn a significant payday.In Dallas, Thomas Harley's offensive production and strong defensive metrics might lead to a hefty raise, challenging the Stars' cap situation. The Minnesota Wild's handling of Marco Rossi's contract negotiations comes under scrutiny, with speculation about a bridge deal or possible trade. These players' performances could have far-reaching implications for their teams' roster construction and financial planning.Stuart Skinner's crucial role for the Edmonton Oilers is also examined, including how his performance could influence Connor McDavid's long-term future with the team. The episode provides expert analysis on these players' pivotal seasons and the potential ripple effects across the NHL landscape. Listeners will gain insights into the complex interplay between player performance, contract negotiations, and team dynamics in professional hockey. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

29 Jul 33min