The owners back down from their financial demands at the same time Forbes releases the team value list. Coincidence?
In the aftermath of the week when billionaires were crying poor, Forbes Magazine released their list of the most NHL franchises. Adam Denker (Locked On Lightning) and Chris Micieli ( Locked On Avalanche) are back to discuss the list, as well as the decision for some teams to not let their players compete at the World Juniors . Will Adam and Chris agree on this issue like they do on most? The answer might shock you.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Dec 202037min
Hockey approaches; Cap troubles loom
Hosts Sarah Avampato (Locked On Kings) and Tom Gazzola (TSN 1260) are overjoyed to have hockey back on the horizon, as the league works to solidify logistics for a mid-January season start. But with a 2020-21 season looming, a lot of teams are still over the cap and struggling to fill out their rosters. Who's in the most trouble as we get ready for a new season, and who could be poised to help out -- at a price?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Dec 202025min
NHL return in January getting closer
The NHL and NHLPA have reportedly jumped over their financial hurdles for a return to play agreement and are targeting a start to the 2021 season on January 13th. Joe DiBiase and Mike Distefano breakdown all the specifics of the upcoming season, including a potential for an MLB-like schedule with regular season series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Dec 202027min
Hockey Card Investing: Chatting UD Series 1 relese, WJC, & the pros/cons of grading
Locked on Leafs Host Mike DiStefano is joined by Sports card investing YouTubers Mitch and Bird Bouchard in the December edition of the Locked On NHL's hockey Card investing series. In today's show the boys begin with a conversation around the hype surrounding the release of Upper Deck series 1, and the outrageous price of the Alexis Lafreniere Young Guns. Then they discuss some cards that could benefit from the World Junior Championships. The boys finish up the episode with a well-rounded chat about some pros and cons with card grading.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Dec 202058min
NHL teams blocking players from World Juniors
Despite no NHL season on the horizon, the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils are not loaning their star young players to their respective countries for the World Junior Hockey Championships. Joe DiBiase and Mike Distefano try to figure out why the Rangers won't let Alexis Lafrenière or Kappo Kakko play. Same with the Devils and Jack Hughes. Also, the guys discuss the report of four teams considering playing their games in 2021, outdoors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Dec 202029min
Adam and Chris discuss is the owners are getting greedy, make their division picks and hand out awards for next season
Things seemed to be headed in the right direction when the NHL completed their 2019-2020 season in the face of adversity. So going into the offseason we all felt like everyone was on the same page and next season would get figured out with relative ease. That doesn't seem to be the case as cracks seems to be forming in how next year will happen. Adam Denker and Chris Micieli talk about the owners wanting more out of the players than originally intended. Tune in and subscribe!Built GoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Use promo code“LOCKED” for 20% off at builtGO.com LET’S GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Dec 202044min
January 1: Wishful Thinking?
Hosts Sarah Avampato (Locked On Kings) and Tom Gazzola (TSN 1260) check in on the alleged January 1 start date for the NHL. Is that even still realistic? How do people around the league feel about it? Plus, with the season looking more in doubt, will we see free agents take ECHL contracts, just to start playing? Will players head to some of the less-traditional leagues in Europe to stay on the ice? And we end with some optimism in the form of the buzz around the Seattle Kraken.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Dec 202028min
Uh-oh, COVID
Hosts Sarah Avampato (Locked On Kings) and Tom Gazzola (TSN 1260) take a look at the recent news about positive COVID-19 results for players on the Vegas Golden Knights, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Hockey Canada's World Juniors selection camp. Is this a bad omen for the 2020-21 season? Will the league need to revisit the idea of starting the season in bubbles? What can be done to keep players, families, staff, and those who interact with them safe?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Nov 202025min
