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Ottawa Senators shake up their locker room by trading Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. Has Ottawa finally found addition by subtraction? Seth Toupal and JD Young debate whether William Eklund’s arrival and an energized core led by Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson can push the Sens past past playoff disappointments in the brutal Atlantic Division. Is this the move that unlocks the Senators’ potential, or will goaltending remain their Achilles’ heel?

The conversation also breaks down the Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff hopes as Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Erik Karlsson enter another pivotal season. Can the Penguins’ aging stars and retooled roster defy expectations again? Finally, the Boston Bruins’ strange but effective roster construction takes center stage—is this “island of misfit toys” built for another 100-point season, or are regression and a possible sell-off looming? Don’t miss this candid look at three of the NHL’s most intriguing storylines.

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Where are the Flyers headed a season after a successful year one under Rick Tocchet? Mike Asti and Alex Wiederspiel LockedOn Flyers host welcome Russ Cohen to discuss Philadelphia’s roller coaster 2025-26 campaign and how that set up the expectations for Tocchet’s second season at the helm.

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The Vegas Golden Knights have never been a franchise looking at what's behind them. They're looking ahead with a new coach, but with the same expectations. Even with the departure of the talented Pavel Dorofeyev, the Knights believe they're still a contender, particularly in a weak Pacific Division. They'll have some competition, potentially, from Edmonton. Plus a surging Sharks team could be noteworthy, but the Pacific Division arguably has three of the four worst teams in hockey, making it ripe for Vegas to use the season to figure things out in preparation for what they hope will be a deep playoff run in 2027.

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Cale Makar just signed a record-setting contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche worth $20.4 million AAV for eight seasons. 

Chris Micielli of Locked On Avalanche joins us to break down the impact of the deal, what it means for the Avalanche and on the NHL in general and whether it prevents the Avs from surrounding Makar with talent in the future.

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck has now gone public with his demand to be traded, so where does that leave the team?

Harrison Lee of Locked On Winnipeg Jets discusses what the Jets can get in return for Hellebuyck and what the trade means for the future direction of the team.

The Los Angeles Kings got some good news regarding injured forward Kevin Fiala who may be ahead of schedule in returning from his injury.

Eddie Garcia of Locked On LA Kings joins us to discuss the impact of Fiala's return, who the next captain could be and the changes expected under new head coach Peter Laviollette. 

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

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Montreal Canadiens had a breakout year to the Eastern Conference Finals, but can their dynamic young core deliver the Stanley Cup? Nick Suzuki’s leadership, Cole Caufield’s scoring prowess and Juraj Slafkovski ignite hope in Montreal, propelling the Habs to one of their best seasons in years. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights welcome in Locked on Canadiens hot Ian Bosvert highlight Jakub Dobes’ goaltending heroics, the impact of losing Brendan Gallagher’s leadership presence, and Montreal’s forward-thinking offseason strategy. Discussion centers on promising stars like Ivan Demidov, roster moves that prioritize future flexibility and GM Kent Hughes’ mastery of the salary cap. With the Atlantic Division tougher than ever—thanks to rivals like the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs—will Montreal’s patience and youthful firepower be enough to return to the NHL’s summit?

00:00 Canadiens Season Recap

10:34 Offseason Moves & Roster

20:15 Next Season Outlook

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Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck has now made it public that he wants to be traded. Where does this leave the team going forward, who has more leverage and where could Hellebuyck end up? We break down the situation and what it means for the Jets and Hellebuyck.

Plus two of the best defensemen in the NHL are up for contract extensions but who will sign first, Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar? And, what is an elite defenseman worth in this era of rising salaries and a rising salary cap.

And the NHL released its national TV schedule in the United States. Who got more games and who got less and is this the wisest way to schedule these games and market the league and its stars? Are Canadian-based teams treated unfairly?

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

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The Boston Bruins enter the 2026-27 NHL season as a bubble team, but can rising stars like Fraser Minton and the newly acquired JJ Peterka ignite another playoff run? Marco Sturm’s squad seeks stability after a flurry of offseason moves, including the departure of Viktor Arvidsson and backup Jonas Korpisalo, while questions swirl around Elias Lindholm’s health and the contract status of Matt Poitras. Hosts Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights are joined by Locked on Bruins host Ian McLaren to examine the impact of Peterka’s potential top-line role alongside David Pastrnak and debate whether the Bruins’ internal development — especially at center with Minton and James Hagens — can offset blue-line gaps and concerns at number one center. Defensive improvements, Nikita Zadorov’s growth, and the looming captaincy decision between Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy take center stage. Is Boston primed to defy expectations again, or will the Atlantic Division’s fierce competition leave them on the outside looking in?

00:00 Bruins 2025-26 Recap & Surprises
Season review, overachievements, emergence of young players like Fraser Minton, and Marco Sturm's impact.

10:15 Offseason Moves & Additions
Breakdown of new acquisitions (JJ Peterka, Will Borgen), evaluating trade strategy, and internal growth expectations.

21:09 2026-27 Lineup & Season Outlook
Projected opening night roster, position battles, McAvoy's suspension, captaincy debate, and playoff predictions.

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The upcoming hockey season is rapidly approaching, making it prime time to break down the top 10 NHL goalies across the National Hockey League. Hosts Hunter Hodies and Nick Zararis give their takes on who the top 10 goalies in the NHL are, discussing a few in each segment. Where does Connor Hellebuyck rank? Is Andrei Vasilevskiy the best after winning the Vezina this past season? Are there goalies making their top 10s for the first time? They discuss their criteria for the list and what they value the most when it comes to who the best goalie is.

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Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano debate the Senators' next captain, discuss teams with captain vacancies, and react to the NHL's top 20 centers list.

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Before looking ahead to the Vancouver Canucks’ upcoming 2026-27 season, Mike Asti and Alex Wiederspiel put the past season in perspective with LockedOn Canucks host Trevor Beggs. 

They then all attempted to predict the current state of the franchise, what to expect throughout the next year and where the Canucks currently sit on the rebuilding timeline. 

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