The World Junior Championships Begin, We Have a Full Preview

The World Junior Championships get under way today in Minnesota and we have a full preview. How will Gavin McKenna and some of the top prospects fare in this tournament? Will Team Canada bounce back after their recent struggles and will Team USA have a chance to contend this season? We examine some of the top NHL prospects and those who are eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft.

Plus, the ECHL players are threatening to strike today if a settlement cannot be reached. These minor league hockey players have been playing without a contract this season. We discuss what it will take to settle this issue and the impact a strike could have.

And the NHL resumes Saturday with a lot of rivalry games. We break down the most exciting matchups both Saturday and Sunday which include the Battle of New York, the Battle of Alberta, Kings-Ducks and Leafs-Senators.

All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin.

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