Is the NHL More Competitive Than Ever? | 2025 Stanley Cup Contenders & Fading Powerhouses

Is the NHL More Competitive Than Ever? | 2025 Stanley Cup Contenders & Fading Powerhouses

Is the NHL better than ever or just filled with parity and mediocrity? Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) break down Pierre LeBrun’s latest column on the state of the league, debating which teams are true Stanley Cup contenders in 2025 and which ones are already past their peak. In this episode, the guys examine the five to seven real contenders across the NHL this season and question whether powerhouse teams like the Oilers, Lightning, and Avalanche are nearing the end of their competitive windows. They also explore why emerging teams such as Utah, Montreal, and New Jersey are poised to take over the league and what truly separates contenders from mere competitors in today’s NHL. From front-office strategy and goaltending depth to roster construction and timing, Nick and Hunter dig into what it really takes to build — and sustain — a Stanley Cup-caliber team.

2:25 Five to seven true contenders debate

7:49 NHL playoff format is terrible

10:30 Window of contention reality check

14:47 Franchise players are the foundation

18:34 GMs balancing self-interest versus team success

21:39 Buffalo, Ottawa, Anaheim struggling to progress

26:09 Montreal, New Jersey, Utah breaking through

29:49 Rebuilds shouldn't take eight years


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11.11.19 - Ducks, Devils, and Don Cherry

11.11.19 - Ducks, Devils, and Don Cherry

It's time for your weekly rewind, hitting the biggest stories from the last week of NHL action. Host Sie Morley (Locked On Sharks, SB Nation) is joined by J.D. Hernandez of Locked on Ducks to talk about Ryan Getzlaf's 1000th game, Julia Kender of Locked On Devils to talk Jack Hughes, and Jackson McDonald of Canucks Army to talk about Don Cherry's comments on Saturday night's Coaches Corner segment. We ran long, but we wanted to make sure to give this week's topics the full time they deserve. And hey -- we also get some Mighty Ducks talk in there, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 Nov 201953min

11.09.19 - The aging Western Conference

11.09.19 - The aging Western Conference

Joe DiBiase & Tom Gazzola talk about the NHL's Global Series in Sweden, the bottom of the Western Conference containing several older teams, and are the Canucks actually good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9 Nov 201927min

11.07.19 - The Interview, with Jeff Veillette

11.07.19 - The Interview, with Jeff Veillette

Justin Morissette (Locked On Canucks, Sportsnet 650) is joined by FaceOffCircle.ca's JEFF VEILLETTE for a comprehensive look at the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. One month in and there's plenty of discontent in Leafs Nation. Is it warranted? On the philosophical divide behind those battles, and if this season will be Mike Babcock's last in TO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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11.06.19 - Run Your Mouth, Walk It Back

11.06.19 - Run Your Mouth, Walk It Back

Sie Morley (Locked On Sharks, Fear The Fin) and Justin Morissette (Locked On Canucks, Sportsnet 650) are back to break down the West once again. The St. Louis Blues get better without Tarasenko, The St. Louis Blues get better without Tarasenko, Brent Seabrook refuses to be forced into retirement, and Drew Doughty tries to walk back his fiery comments on the Canucks despite that flare of personality being exactly what the league is missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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11.05.19 - The Bruins are the best team in the NHL

11.05.19 - The Bruins are the best team in the NHL

Joe DiBiase & Mike Distefano take a look at the latest headlines in the Eastern Conference, including hot streaks by both the Bruins & Islanders. Also, the guys take a look at the NHL Global Series, and an interesting schedule concept created by Jonathan Toews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Nov 201928min

11.01.19 - Is Mike Babcock on the hot seat?

11.01.19 - Is Mike Babcock on the hot seat?

Joe DiBiase & Tom Gazzola go over goal of the year candidates, including Matthew Tkacuk's OT winner from Thursday. The guys also look at Pittsburgh's closing window to win a Cup, as well as how worried Mike Babcock should be about his job status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 Nov 201933min

10.30.19 - West's Best Face Injury Tests

10.30.19 - West's Best Face Injury Tests

The Avs lose Landeskog to injury having already lost Rantanen, the Blues lose Tarasenko long-term, and a Josh Manson injury forces the Ducks into the troubling embrace of Erik Gudbranson. Meanwhile the Preds lock up Roman Josi, but will he be worth it in years 6, 7, 8? Justin Morissette (Locked On Canucks, Sportsnet 650) and Sie Morley (Locked On Sharks, Fear The Fin) explore all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

31 Okt 201927min

10.29.19 - Way too early NHL awards

10.29.19 - Way too early NHL awards

Joe DiBiase and Mike DiStefano dive into the Eastern Conference and take a look at the very early front runners for the Hart, Calder, Norris, and Jack Adams Awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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