Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League

The Los Angeles Kings have hired head coach Jim Hiller and replaced him with D.J. Smith on an interim basis. What were the reasons for this move and can it help save the Kings season? 

Eddie Garcia of Locked On LA Kings joins us to discuss the coaching change and what the Kings will look to do at the NHL trade deadline to try to get back into a playoff spot. 

The Buffalo Sabres are playing their best hockey as they continue to battle for a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Joe DiBiase of Locked On Sabres joins us to discuss their emotional win over the Tampa Bay Lightning and the biggest reasons for the team's surge. Plus what will Buffalo be looking to add at the NHL trade deadline and at what cost? 

The Vancouver Canucks figure to be one of the biggest sellers at the NHL Trade Deadline, in fact, they may hold the key to the deadline in their hands. 

Trevor Beggs of Locked On Canucks joins us to break down who could be on the move and what the Canucks are looking to get in return to speed up their rebuild. 

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

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The Buffalo Sabres look playoff ready with a dominant win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, closing the gap in the Atlantic Division and sparking discussion—will playoff hockey finally return to Buffalo? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down Saturday's high-stakes NHL matchups, including Carolina Hurricanes' surge to the Eastern Conference lead and the end of Andrei Vasilevskiy's incredible streak. The duo tackles key storylines like the New York Islanders' flawless overtime record, and the Dallas Stars tying their franchise winning streak.

With the Toronto Maple Leafs imploding in the Battle of Ontario and post-game comments fueling controversy, the episode also examines important victories for the Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken. Insightful analysis covers shifting wildcard races that are intensifying across the NHL landscape. Which teams will survive the playoff push?

00:00 — Eastern Conference Shakeup

12:48 — Wild West Wildcard Update

26:58 — Pacific Division Impact Games

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Buffalo Sabres knock off the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers with the help of a controversial goalie interference call. Will this missed opportunity officially end Florida’s playoff hopes? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down Beck Mallestein’s pivotal goal. Armando Velez, the host of Locked on Florida Panthers shares his perspective. Elsewhere, the Washington Capitals seize a critical win over the Vegas Golden Knights as Pierre-Luc Dubois has a big night and the Anaheim Ducks cement their “comeback kids” reputation with a dramatic OT win over the Winnipeg Jets. Plus, the Utah Mammoth solidify their playoff standing behind Logan Cooley and Kirill Velmelka. Don’t miss insight on playoff picture shake-ups, breakout performances, and looming trade deadline moves across the NHL.

00:00 – Panthers vs Sabres Controversy

09:00 – Capitals Top Golden Knights

17:10 – Utah Mammoth & Ducks Comebacks

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After the Olympics where Team Canada took silver, Connor McDavid's team comes in second place once again. How important is this year's playoff run for the Edmonton Oilers to McDavid's career legacy? Does his failure to win tournaments and a Stanley Cup tarnish his standing among the all-time greats a bit? We examine that on today's show.

Plus, what to expect as the NHL Trade Deadline is one week away? Who will buy and who will sell? What teams will impact the market and where will Steven Stamkos go or will he stay put?

And we preview the three biggest games from an exciting weekend of NHL action.

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

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The Carolina Hurricanes outlast Tampa Bay Lightning in a wild 5-4 showdown, extending an 11-game point streak and closing in on top seed in the East. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down pivotal battles across the NHL, including Dylan Larkin’s clutch overtime winner for the Detroit Red Wings, Matthew Schaefer’s record-setting heroics for the New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild’s statement win over the Colorado Avalanche. The episode spotlights dramatic playoff races, the Florida Panthers’ uphill battle for a wildcard spot, and Edmonton Oilers’ dominant 8-1 rout of the LA Kings led by Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. Western Conference teams round out this essential night-in-review for hockey fans. Locked on hosts Zach Martin (CAR), Brian Fisher (DET), Seth Toupal (MIN), Gil Martin (NYI) and Armando Velez (FLA) offer their expert insights. 

00:00 - East Playoff Races & Highlights

13:40 - Central & Western Conference Battles

32:31 - Closing Remarks & Promo

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Can Sidney Crosby’s absence derail the Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff push, or will unexpected heroes rise to the occasion? Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies debate the fate of playoff contenders, spotlighting the Penguins’ forward depth, the goaltending conundrum with Joel Blomqvist and Murashov, and the team’s trade deadline possibilities. Hot takes fly as they weigh bold predictions, like both the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs missing the postseason amid injuries and shocking goaltending struggles.

Across the NHL, the hosts break down potential surges by the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings, question the Montreal Canadiens’ Eastern Conference Finals chances, and scrutinize the Edmonton Oilers’ unraveling defense with Tristan Jarry in net. The show wraps with a heated forecast: are the Colorado Avalanche poised to cruise through the playoffs, and is a Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Final inevitable? Get all the playoff race intrigue and insider analysis you need.

4:37 Goaltending Prospect's Promising Future 

8:13 Sell Assets, Focus on Rebuild 

12:48 Buffalo and Detroit's Playoff Hopes 

15:34 Red Wings Roster Moves Looming 

17:30 Montreal's Playoff Chances Analyzed 

20:02 "ndeed: Simplifying Hiring Fast 

23:29 Edmonton's Trade Deadline Struggles 

27:28 West Leads in Top Contenders 

30:32 Locked On NHL Recap

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Put the word out: Leo Carlsson is SO BACK as the Ducks beat the Oilers in an instant classic to help Joel Quenneville secure his 1000th regular season win. Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point take charge in Lightning win. A shorthanded Vegas team exploded late to spoil Artemi Panarin's debut in Los Angeles. The Sabres played spoiler of a different sorts on a night when an emotional Jack Hughes and the Devils struggled to generate offense. Plus, can the Jets get back in the race? 

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Olympic injuries shake up the NHL playoff race as key stars like Sidney Crosby, Miko Rantanen, and Kevin Fiala face uncertain returns for their respective teams. Seth Toupal and JD Young break down how these setbacks could impact the Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings, while debating the ripple effects across the league. With trade deadline rumors swirling, will teams like the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils use standout Olympic performances—from Connor Hellebuyck’s clutch goaltending to Jack Hughes’ scoring heroics—as momentum for a late postseason push?

The conversation spotlights breakout players such as Macklin Celebrini and Juraj Slafkovsky, exploring whether their international success can fuel NHL surges. Hot-button topics include asset management for the Minnesota Wild, potential trade chips from the New York Rangers, and the emergence of underappreciated prospects. Which teams will capitalize on Olympic momentum, and who is poised for a blockbuster move before the deadline?

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