Oilers vs. Blackhawks; Canucks vs. Wild Previews

The Florida Panthers have lost captain Aleksander Barkov., probably for the entire season. How do the Panthers overcome the loss of one of their top players?Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers joins us to discuss the impact of the injury, who must step up without Barkov in the lineup and what moves the team may make to try to replace some of Barkov's productivity.The Los Angeles Kings look to give Anze Kopitar a fitting sendoff as he announced this would be his final NHL season. We discuss his impact and legacy as he starts his 20th season with the team.Eddie Garcia of Locked On Los Angeles Kings joins us to discuss this plus the latest on the Quinton Byfield negotiations and what it will take for the Kings to go on the playoff run this spring.The Buffalo Sabres hope to find enough offense to end their lengthy absence from the Stanley Cup Playoffs but have they done enough?Joe DiBiase of Locked On Sabres joins us to discuss the Sabres strategy for the season and who needs to step up for them to make the playoffs.All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 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 Sep 33min

Amanda Pelkey joins PWHL Seattle as an advisor, and the Women's Hockey Report team dives into what this means for the team and the league. In this episode, hosts Erica L. Ayala, Ava Wood, and Angelica Rodriguez break down the impact of Pelkey's transition from player to executive, her decorated career, and how her experience could shape PWHL Seattle’s inaugural season. They also explore the broader implications for women's hockey, including the league’s responsibility to build coaching and executive pipelines for former players and underrepresented groups. The discussion expands to include key hires across the PWHL, such as Hall of Famer Kim St. Pierre. It examines how these moves signal progress while raising important questions about sustainability and representation. This episode covers the biggest stories and pressing issues shaping the sport, from player transitions to executive roles to developing women’s hockey at all levels.Follow & Subscribe on all podcast platforms to stay updated on the latest from the Locked On NHL network. Don’t forget to engage with us on social media and share your thoughts on today's episode! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intros 04:19 - Amanda Pelkey PWHL Seattle 09:53 - Kim St. Pierre PWHL 16:23 - PWHL Pipeline Responsibility 24:03 - Disconnect Between Programs Opportunities 28:28 - Women in Hockey Executive Roles 35:15 - PWHL Lessons from WNBA 37:02 - WNBA Coaching Pipeline 38:45 - Affirmative Action in Sports 46:04 - PA Role in PWHL 51:39 - Importance of Opt-Out Clause CBA 56:33 - PWHL History 59:50 - OUTRO Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 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)#AmandaPelky #PWHLSeattle #WomensHockey #LockedOnNHL #PWHL #HockeyNews #WomenInSports Follow us on Bluesky social! Erica L Ayala 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.social Rachel Donner 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social Women’s Hockey Report on TikTok 📲https://www.tiktok.com/@womens_hockey_report Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHL?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow Locked On NHL on Social Twitter https://bit.ly/3hXyu5w Facebook https://bit.ly/3BubZNc #pwhl #womenshockey #hockey

27 Sep 1h

With the NHL season fast approaching, we take a deep dive into where every team will finish. We discuss the Fan Duel point projections for all 32 teams and break down whether they will meet, exceed or fall short of those projections and why. Who will be the surprise teams in the NHL in 2025-26 and who will let their fans down? We break it all down for you on today's show.All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Alex Widerspiel in for Rachel Donner and Gil Martin.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 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)

26 Sep 32min

Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights discuss the St. Louis Blues for the upcoming season. Will the Blues be able to put behind last years heartbreaking end to the season? What have they done to improve this offseason? We get all inside info and more with Locked On St. Louis Blues expert Haley Taylor Simon on this episode of Locked on NHL GameNight.

26 Sep 30min

We break down the top 10 centers in the NHL heading into the 2025 season! From Connor McDavid's dominance to rising stars like Jack Hughes, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the best in the world down the middle. 1:35 - #10: Sebastian Aho 5:36 - #9: Jack Hughes 8:32 8:32 - #8: Brayden Point10:15 - #7: Sidney Crosby12:13 - #7: Jack Eichel15:10 - #6: Sasha Barkov19:10 - #5: Auston Matthews22:52 - #4: Auston Matthews/Sasha Barkov26:21 - #3: Leon Draisaitl30:11 - #2: Nathan MacKinnon31:40 - #1: Connor McDavid

25 Sep 37min

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. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.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)

25 Sep 37min

Are the Carolina Hurricanes destined for playoff heartbreak again? The perennial contenders face mounting pressure to translate regular-season dominance into postseason success.Seth Toupal and guest JD Young dissect the Hurricanes' aggressive front office moves and strong prospect pool, questioning if they have the superstar talent needed for a deep Cup run. Rod Brind'Amour's coaching impact comes under the microscope as expectations reach a fever pitch in Raleigh.The conversation shifts to the Colorado Avalanche's under-the-radar roster strength. With Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar leading the charge, could the Avs be poised to dominate the NHL this season? The hosts break down Colorado's offseason additions and their potential to reclaim hockey's ultimate prize.Rounding out the analysis, Seth and JD debate if the Tampa Bay Lightning's contention window is slamming shut. They examine the aging core of Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy, pondering if one last Cup run is possible or if a painful rebuild looms on the horizon for the recent dynasty.Tune in for expert insights on these NHL powerhouses and their chances of hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup in 2026. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 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)

23 Sep 31min

The negotiations between the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid are still ongoing. The team has yet to reach a new deal with their super star player. Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers joins us to discuss the standoff, where things are likely headed and why and the key newcomers the Oilers are hoping can keep the team at an elite level this season. There are rumors that the Carolina Hurricanes are rumored to be interested in two of the players recently made eligible again after the Hockey Canada scandal. Zach Martin of Locked On Carolina Hurricanes discusses the rumors and how new players like Nikolaj Ehlers and K’Andre Miller are fitting in with the team. The Anaheim Ducks have a new coach in Joel Quenneville and new hope as they enter the 2025-26 NHL season. Kyle Kjer of Locked On Anaheim Ducks joins us to discuss the offseason changes and what feels different so far for the Ducks in training camp this season. And, how can the team overcome the loss of Trevor Zegras and other key players. Plus the prospects who are stepping up. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 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)

22 Sep 32min