Episode 90: Huge two points, but still lots to clean up

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietHead to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off today.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.Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!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)

26 Juni 32min

According to reports, VGK is re-signing Reilly Smith and Brandon Saad.  Smith, the original "Misfit" apparently will sign a one-year contract worth $2 million.  The contract includes $1 million in salary and another million signing bonus.  He had a 40-point season between the Rangers and VGK last season.  He had 11 points in 21 games with VGK.  Saad signed for $1.5 million with VGK last season.  He had 14 points in 29 games with the Golden Knights.  There have not been any terms released as of press time. With the recent reported signings we discuss what we can read into the current roster reconstruction. Without any figures on Saad's reported signing, VGK has $7.6 million left in cap space.

26 Juni 30min

The Golden Knights might be trying to trade Tomas Hertl to clear cap space for a potential move to land free agent Mitch Marner. Free agency is just six days away and there was a lot of talk of Hertl to Carolina on Tuesday. It turns out that Hertl has a modified trade clause in which he can pick three teams he wants to get traded to effective July 1, the start of free agency. The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun said the Marner list is growing with VGK the most mentioned team where Marner will land.  The others are Dallas, LA, Anaheim, Carolina and Columbus.  We talk about center depth and who would replace Hertl or William Karlsson, whose name re-surfaced again Tuesday.  And we talk about the players who will be entering the Hockey Hall of Fame.

25 Juni 30min

We look at some of the changes already in the Pacific Division during the offseason.  There have been six trades in the NHL so far this offseason and four have been in the division.  Teams like Seattle, L.A., Anaheim and San Jose have a ton of cap space, so they are just getting started to change their lineups.  The latest move came on Monday, as Anaheim traded Trevor Zegras to Philadelphia for Ryan Poehling and two draft picks.  We also talk about the three new head coaches in the division - Joel Quenneville in Anaheim, Lane Lambert will be behind the bench in Seattle, and Adam Foote moves up to head coach in Vancouver.  We also have our picks for breakthrough teams this season.

24 Juni 30min

Reports say VGK could be the frontrunner for Mitch Marner. But there has also been word that Marner could seek a two-year deal due to the rising cap, in the vicinity of $12-14 million. Reports say Marker will likely sign with VGK, LA or Dallas. Is Akira Schmid the #2 goalie heading into next season? Our Chris Gawlik hears that Schmid has the backup goalie position heading into the season all but secured.  Ilya Samsonov is said not to be coming back to VGK. We also tell you about VGK preseason schedule.

24 Juni 29min

Adin Hill was at the bottom of the NHL playoff rankings winning 5 of 11 games and allowing 33 goals.  His save percentage was .887 andhis goals against was 2.93.  His numbers were worse vs the Oilers.  We also wonder if VGK is in the mix to pickup veteran center Jonathan Toews through free agency.  Toews, 37, has been out of the game for a couple of seasons suffering from complications of COVID.  And, we have our WTF feature.

20 Juni 30min

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and what to make of the early Olympics roster announcements! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR 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)

19 Juni 33min

Were the Oilers in compliance with the handling of the LTIR salary cap with Evander Kane?  The NHL is investigating the team currently.  Kane returned for Game 2 in the first round versus the L.A. Kings after his doctors cleared him.  He had a multitude of injuries and surgeries starting in September of last year. It took Kane a while to recover from those injuries.  He was on the ice around the time of the 4 Nations. No team has ever been punished for LTIR usage due to the loopholes that exist under the current CBA.  We also have odds to win next year's Stanley Cup and key dates for VGK fans.

19 Juni 30min