Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League

Jack Hughes gets a HAT TRICK for the New Jersey Devils as they defeat the New York Rangers, the Buffalo Sabres earn their SIXTH straight victory after downing the Nashville Predators, the Boston Bruins WIN their 12th consecutive game at home, while the Carolina Hurricanes STRUGGLE with the Calgary Flames in Canada. 

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The Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars in a playoff-caliber showdown, as Valeri Nichushkin ties the game late and delivers the shootout winner. Scott Wedgwood came off the bench for a clutch relief performance. The Anaheim Ducks leap into first place in the Pacific after a 6-5 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens, with Chris Kreider’s four-point night leading the charge. Shukri Wrights and Eddie Garcia examine Minnesota Wild’s surge and Detroit Red Wings’ playoff hopes jeopardized by a possible serious injury to star Dylan Larkin. Analysis covers key trade deadline acquisitions, playoff format frustrations, and which Western Conference teams pose the biggest threat going forward.

00:00 NHL Trade Deadline Aftermath & Central Division Showdown
Main topics: Playoff races after the deadline, Stars vs. Avalanche drama, injury news.

09:04 Pacific & East Battles: Ducks and Hurricanes Victories
Main topics: Ducks and Canadiens wild shootout, Carolina's surge, Vegas and Minnesota results.

20:47 Injury Updates & Wildcard Race
Main topics: Detroit’s Larkin injury fallout, Panthers rise, Sharks and Blues playoff chances, Chicago vs. Vancouver.

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The NHL trade deadline has come and gone and there were plenty of surprises. John Carlson heads to the Anaheim Ducks, Nazem Kadri heads to the Colorado Avalanche, those were among the bigger moves.

We break down the winners and losers at the trade deadline plus which teams just didn't do enough with the opportunity presented to them like the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs.

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

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Buffalo Sabres surge past the Pittsburgh Penguins. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights highlight Buffalo's quest to not only end their 14-year playoff drought but their push to challenge the Tampa Bay Lightning for the  division title. We also breakdown the explosive wildcard races shaping up in both the East and West.

The Boston Bruins loss opens the door for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia to gain ground in the East wildcard race. Jay Forster and Brandon Pillar provide insight on the Blue Jackets’ Senators’ playoff pushes. Plus, the LA Kings and Nashville Predators pick up key wins to move close to a wild card spot out west. Get all the NHL trade deadline buzz and playoff implications in this action-packed recap.

00:00 — Sabres Surging & East/West Races

09:02 — Wildcard Shakeups & Trade Chatter

22:11 — Flyers, Kings & Deadline Watch

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Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down must-watch storylines, from the Sabres’ search for a top-line pivot, to Detroit’s need for reinforcements, and Utah’s bold push in the West. The duo analyzes which contenders should stay patient—highlighting the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Dallas Stars’ strategic restraint—and ranks the most likely landing spots for stars including Thomas, Trocheck, Kadri, and Justin Faulk. Will teams risk it all, or play it safe as time runs out before the NHL trade deadline?

4:31 Carolina's Playoff Push Questions 

8:46 Detroit's Playoff Push Strategy 

10:37 Trade Deadline and Hiring Insights 

13:06 Bruins' Timeline and Roster Challenges 

16:51 Prioritize Youth in NHL Trades 

19:34 Right-Handed Defense Gap Remains 

22:50 Trocheck Trade Speculation 

27:32 Vegas Moves and Trade Targets

30:18 Trade Rumors and Playoff Push

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GAME NIGHT: Nikolaj Ehlers NABS Hat-Trick as Carolina Hurricanes down Vancouver, the New York Islanders get their win-streak SNAPPED thanks to Anaheim, the New Jersey Devils win in a shootout over Toronto Maple Leafs, and Seattle FALLS to St. Louis.

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Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano dive into NHL trade deadline buzz, buyer vs seller breakdowns, and which star players could be on the move.

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The Dallas Stars set a new FRANCHISE RECORD with their tenth-straight victory, the Utah Mammoth LEAPFROG the Seattle Kraken in the standings with a win over the Washington Capitals, Kirill Kaprizov is the new all-time goals leader in Minnesota, the Buffalo Sabres SURVIVE a late Vegas push, and Late Game HEROICS get the Winnipeg Jets a win over Chicago.

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Edmonton Oilers shake up their blue line by acquiring Connor Murphy, aiming to fix defensive struggles before the NHL trade deadline. Can Murphy’s arrival, alongside key salary retention, finally give Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl the back-end stability they need for a deep Stanley Cup run? JD Young and Rachel Donner analyze the Oilers’ cap challenges, the relative value of the trade, and whether further moves are on the horizon amid rumors and limited flexibility.

The conversation heats up around which defensemen could be next on the move—will Rasmus Ristolainen fetch a premium for the Philadelphia Flyers, or could Dougie Hamilton’s massive contract complicate plans for the New Jersey Devils? Hear insider perspectives on Chicago Blackhawks’ asset strategy, the St. Louis Blues’ potential blue line shakeup, and why this year’s quiet coaching carousel could signal bigger offseason changes. Don’t miss this deadline special packed with trade buzz and playoff implications.

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The Wings and Predators play a prime time game... for Europe. John Gibson gets hurt in Wings win. Avalanche spoil D.J. Smith's Los Angeles debut. Joey Daccord weathers the Carolina Hurricanes. Kirill Marchenko's big night stems the momentum built by Rangers winger Gabe Perreault. Philadelphia edges Toronto in the shootout. Dallas obliterates Vancouver.

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