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Connor McDavid's latest contract move sends shockwaves through the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers superstar inked a short-term extension worth $12.5 million annually, leaving fans and analysts buzzing about his future.

Dive into the implications of McDavid's decision, including the Oilers' razor-thin salary cap situation and the potential for a historic free agency frenzy. The hosts break down a wild preseason brawl between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers, dissecting the 322 combined penalty minutes and subsequent league discipline.

Explore the exciting crop of rookies making NHL opening night rosters, with a focus on 2025 draft standouts like Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa. Get insights on the "nine-game rule" and which young guns might stick around for the full season. The episode wraps up with a look at early Calder Trophy odds, highlighting potential breakout stars.

Tune in for expert analysis on these pivotal NHL storylines and how they'll shape the upcoming season.

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The Minnesota Wild had an eventful week, signing Kirill Kaprizov and Filip Gustavsson to big contract extensions including a record-setting deal for the high scoring forward. 

Seth Toupal of Locked On Wild joins us to discuss the two deals, how well Bill Guerin did on both of them and what it means for the Wild going forward both on the ice and with the cap. 

The Utah Mammoth thought they had their new team name settled but now there are new issues concerning the logo and name of the franchise. 

Robyn Leano of Locked On Mammoth joins us to discuss the latest controversy and what it will take for the Mammoth to compete for a playoff spot in the tough Central Division. 

The Nashville Predators look to reverse last year's slow start and disappointing season but do they have what it takes to turn things around this season? 

Ann Kimmel of Locked On Predators joins us to discuss that and how hot the seat is for GM Barry Trotz and head coach Andrew Brunette if the team doesn't improve? 

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

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On today’s Women’s Hockey Report, Erica L. Ayala & Rachel Donner run down what we know about the PWHL schedule. When does the season puck drop? When do PWHL Seattle & Vancouver get their home debuts? How does a PWHL Takeover Tour fit in what we know? 

Then we look at the press conference for 2025 PWHL Draft Picks Kristyna Kaltounkova’s 3 year deal with the NY Sirens & their rebuild. And IIHF Women’s Worlds gets a date in November in Denmark.

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With the NHL season just ahead, we analyze which teams and players will surprise and disappoint this season. Will the Ottawa Senators or Utah Mammoth surprise? Which team will hit rock bottom this season? Is Alex Ovechkin going to show his age this season? We delve into our predictions for the year ahead.

Plus, we have the latest news on contract extensions for Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch and Jackson LaCombe of the Ducks and  Niko Mikkola with the Panthers and a big penalty filled presason game between the Lightning and Panthers. 

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

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The NHL's betting favorites range from the odds on the Edmonton Oilers (+800) all the way down to the Winnipeg Jets (+1700). With a robust contender class, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies make the case against Fanduel Sportsbook, today's presenting sponsor, the top ten teams to take home the Stanley Cup. Nick and Hunter explore familiar teams stuck beneath the glass ceiling, such as the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers, as well as teams that have already won, trying to recapture past glory, like the Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Can the Vancouver Canucks shake off an absolutely disastrous 2024-25? Are the San Jose Sharks ready to climb out of the league’s basement? Where exactly are the Seattle Kraken going? And are the Anaheim Ducks the most likely Pacific team to jump into the playoffs after missing last year? In a special Pacific Division Hopefuls round table preview, JD Young (Locked On Sharks), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks), Trevor Beggs (Locked On Canucks) and Erica L. Ayala (Locked On Kraken) take stock of the Pacific’s basement dwellers, discuss whether each team will go over or under their FanDuel points projections, reasons for optimism with each team, major offseason additions, breakout candidates, and which team is the most likely to get back into the playoffs at season’s end. 

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Is the third time the charm for the Edmonton Oilers? Will Mitch Marner take the Vegas Golden Knights back to the Stanley Cup Final? Can Dustin Wolf do it again for the Calgary Flames? And are the Los Angeles Kings destined to lose in round one to Edmonton forever? In a special Pacific Division Contenders round table preview, Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Chris Gawlik (Locked On Golden Knights) and Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) take stock of the top of a division that only produced three playoff teams last season. They predict whether they’ll go over or under on their FanDuel projections, discuss major offseason additions, breakout candidates and what’s at stake for each team if things don’t go to plan. 

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Can Connor Bedard break out and help pull the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild out of the muck? Are the Utah Mammoth primed to make a serious leap? Can the Nashville Predators shake off a shockingly miserable season? And are the St. Louis Blues really as good as they were down the stretch last year? In a special Central Division Hopefuls Round Table preview, Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) and Jack Bushman (Locked On Blackhawks) talk about life in the bottom half of the NHL’s toughest division. They predict whether each team will hit over or under their FanDuel points projections, talk about major offseason additions and breakout candidates, reasons for optimism, and which of the four teams stands the best chance of being in the playoffs come season’s end. 

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Can the Winnipeg Jets repeat as President’s Trophy winners despite major offseason losses? Are the Colorado Avalanche under pressure to make a deep playoff run? Will the Dallas Stars finally make a Stanley Cup Final after three-straight Conference Final exits? And what about the Minnesota Wild, who are finally free from salary cap hell? In a special Central Contenders Round Table season preview, Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Chris Micieli (Locked On Avalanche), Joey Erickson (Locked On Stars) and Harrison Lee (Locked On Jets) team up to take stock of the best teams in arguably the NHL’s best division. They run through each team’s over/under projections on FanDuel, take stock of the biggest storylines around each team, discuss breakout candidates and offseason additions, and what’s at stake for all of these teams if they don’t meet expectations. 

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