DECISIONS: We Have Our First Major Injury at the Olympics and NHL Trade Deadline Choices Await

The first major injury of the 2026 Winter Olympics took place in Milano and as a result, the Los Angeles Kings have lost Kevin Fiala for the rest of the 2025-26 season. Fiala will require surgery.

Eddie Garcia of Locked On Los Angeles Kings joins us to discuss the impact of the injury on the Kings playoff chances, who will have to step up, how it impacts Artermi Panarin and what the Kings will likely do at the NHL trade deadline.

The Columbus Blue Jackets were on a seven-game winning streak when the NHL stopped for the Olympic break. What will it take for the Blue Jackets to keep their momentum going?

Jay Forster of Locked On Blue Jackets joins us to discuss that, the impact of Zach Werenski on the team and how the Blue Jackets are likely to approach the trade deadline? Will they go all in for the playoffs, sell, or stand pat?

The Anaheim Ducks are in a playoff spot now and have an experienced coach to go with their young and rising team. But how will the Ducks approach the trade deadline and what do they need to add?

Kyler Kjer of Locked On Anaheim Ducks joins us to discuss Joel Quenneville's impact and what it will take for the Ducks to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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

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