Locked On Ducks - Daily Podcast On The Anaheim Ducks

The San Diego Gulls put together a couple strong efforts against teams just down the road... but nothing to show for it as they have another losing streak on their hands. JD Hernandez talks about the player movement going on, and how it has affected the Ducks' AHL squad. The Gulls put on a great performance in Ontario only to lose in overtime, then play one of their best games of the season in Coa...

With the season winding down to a close, we look at the recent good play from Trevor Zegras since returning from injury. JD Hernandez looks at some of the numbers from Z over the last 7 games. Also, the Ducks have periods of great play, but still coming up short on the scoreboard. Finally, Cutter Gauthier officially signs his entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks, and will join the Ducks for...

As the season winds down, the NHL career of Jakob Silfverberg comes closer to a conclusion. JD Hernandez gives some quick thoughts on the special night for the Silfverberg family, and some of the other extra stuff around the Honda Center. Also, the Ducks have a tough time against the Calgary Flames... but it's all about the kids who showed up big time. Finally, a big congratulations to Sam Colange...

Right before the Anaheim Ducks' final home game of the season, long-time alternate captain Jakob Silfverberg announced that he would be retiring from the NHL after playing 12 seasons. JD Hernandez talks about the career of Silfverberg, including some favorite moments from his 2020 All-Star season, and his role in the Ducks' epic comeback against the Edmonton Oilers in the 2017 playoffs. Also, we l...

The biggest story in the NHL right now is the likely relocation of the Arizona Coyotes, a team that has struggled in the Sun Belt since they moved from Winnipeg. After 28 seasons, it was revealed that the NHL made an alternate schedule for next season with the new team in Salt Lake City, Utah. JD Hernandez talks about how this fuels the extensive rumors of the Coyotes being gone after this season,...

With the AHL season winding down, the San Diego Gulls have some Black Aces that are now playing and showing some promise. JD Hernandez is back at Acrisure Arena to talk about the good signs coming from the Ducks' AHL affiliate, and the positive habits that some players could take into next season. The Gulls had a decent week taking 3 out of 6 points in some tough games. The Gulls played spoilers a...

The Los Angeles Kings had an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot in Anaheim... but the Ducks had other plans! JD Hernandez talks about the brilliance of Lukas Dostal in the Ducks' 3-1 victory over the crosstown rivals. Dostal has steadily improved, and even made a couple plays that showcase his overall growth and hockey IQ. Also, Frank Vatrano is possibly on his way to a 35-goal season, and Anahe...

Despite strong showings from both Frank Vatrano and Leo Carlsson, the Ducks still lost in an overtime thriller to the St. Louis Blues at the Pond. JD Hernandez talks about the impact that Frank Vatrano has had on the Ducks, and whether he has been the best signing in the Pat Verbeek era. Also, a shot off the post wound up being a difference in the shootout. Finally, what do we want to see from the...

The Anaheim Ducks lose again to the Seattle Kraken. In fact, Seattle sweeps the season series in SoCal. JD Hernandez wraps up the week talking about how far Leo Carlsson has come this season despite not playing the full amount of games. Also, Shane Wright shines in front of dozens of Firebirds faithful and shows that he belongs in the NHL. Finally, Trevor Zegras leaves the game early. Don't worry,...

The San Diego Gulls pulled out a wildly entertaining shootout victory over the San Jose Barracuda hoping to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, and it was a debut to remember for Sam Colangelo. JD Hernandez provides coverage from the game including some insight on the new player and how he fit in with the Gulls. Also, how did the Gulls pull off the victory Wednesday night, and which players made...

Troy Terry helps leads the Anaheim Ducks to their first road victory in over a month. JD Hernandez talks about the milestone that Troy Terry hit on this game, and the elite company that he joins in the Ducks' 30-year history. Also, there were some not-so-good moments for the Ducks... but they seemed to make up for it on this game.    Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use c...

The special teams misery continues as the Ducks' losing streak rolls on. JD Hernandez is back to talk about how bad the penalty kill has been. Also, a brief talk about the San Diego Gulls' recent play... and what the duck happened in Vancouver??  Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper’...

JD Hernandez and Erica L. Ayala are back to talk more about the last game between the Anaheim Ducks and Seattle Kraken. With the Ducks struggling to find goals, can they muster more than one goal in coming games? Also, they both give their predictions on the next game, and sprinkle in some off-topic NCAA talk!    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Both the Anaheim Ducks and the Seattle Kraken brought out their kids to play... and it only worked for one team on Tuesday. It's a special 2-part "Squadcast" with JD Hernandez and Erica L. Ayala (Locked On Kraken) to talk about the kids getting some playing time. The kids on the Anaheim side didn't see as much playing time, especially on the power play. Meanwhile, Logan Morrison made his NHL debut...

The Anaheim Ducks' youth is starting to look better as the season winds down, and Pavel Mintyukov has been in the middle of some terrific plays. JD Hernandez is back to talk about the young defenseman, and his impressive play against the Blackhawks and the Lightning. However, the Ducks lost in overtime despite some great play... except for one crucial play in overtime and some awful special team p...

(Recorded 3/20/24) It's the end of the week, and it's time to open up the mailbag. This time, we're opening up the mailbag from Acrisure Arena! JD Hernandez answers some Ducks related questions, including questions about the coaching staff. Who are some possible names to throw in the hat to become assistant coaches? Also, is it finally time for Lukas Dostal to ascend the throne and take the #1 goa...

The San Diego Gulls are at the point of the season where they need to win as many games as possible to have a chance at the playoffs. JD Hernandez is live from Acrisure Arena to talk about the last few games, including their continued dominance over the Central Division. While the Gulls took down a powerhouse team from Milwaukee, they turn around and lose badly to the worst team in the Pacific Div...

For the second time in a week, the Anaheim Ducks were shut out by the Minnesota Wild, this time on home ice. JD Hernandez is beside himself with the fact that the Ducks were blanked for the third time in a week. The Ducks' lack of scoring continues, and their lack of discipline continues to haunt the Ducks. Fortunately, Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) is back to talk about this latest game and calm t...

It's an annual tradition that the Ducks don't want any part of. The annual tradition of being mathematically eliminated from the playoffs weeks before the end of the NHL season. JD Hernandez talks about what went wrong for the Ducks to get to this point again, and what changes need to be made. Also, we look at the Ducks' 6th consecutive loss to finish a winless road trip against the St. Louis Blue...

The Anaheim Ducks got shut out in Minnesota against the surging Wild. This was one of the Ducks' worst offensive outputs in recent memory, and JD Hernandez doesn't want to rant for 30 minutes... so Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) joins the show to break down the 2-0 game. Lukas Dostal was the best player for the Ducks, by far, and did everything he could to keep the Ducks in the game. Also, the analy...

Despite the San Diego Gulls getting outplayed for the most part in their past two games, they managed to earn a split thanks to a stellar performance from Calle Clang. JD Hernandez is back to talk about the similarities in (a lack of) defense between the Ducks and the Gulls. While the Gulls couldn't make it two consecutive victories against the first-place Firebirds, they did earn an important two...

While we can revel in the fights that took place in Chicago, the Ducks still have an underlying problem with keeping their cool, and committing bad penalties. JD Hernandez talks about how a lack of discipline continues to plague Anaheim, and how some of the worst types of penalties are beginning to come back and frustrate the team. Also, the Ducks are edging closer to being mathematically eliminat...

It was fight night at the United Center as the Anaheim Ducks clashed with the Chicago Blackhawks. JD Hernandez lets out some of the pent-up rage, and gives credit to Pavel Mintyukov who showed the rest of the league that he is not to be messed with. Also, we came this close to seeing a goalie fight featuring John Gibson... and this wasn't his first rodeo. Even with all the fighting, the Ducks' def...

It was a long weekend for the Anaheim Ducks as they drop a pair of bad losses over the weekend, including an embarrassing 6-1 loss to the Isles. JD Hernandez can't do this alone, so Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders) stops by for some group therapy and tries to analyze what went wrong for the Ducks. The defense was certainly not at its best, including a less-than-ideal performance from Lukas Dostal....

The Anaheim Ducks were not done making moves before the end of the trade deadline on Friday. JD Hernandez breaks down all the moves including the trade from Colorado for Ben Meyers, and where he could fit in with the rest of the roster. Also, the Ducks picked up William "Wild Bill" Lagesson from the waiver wire... where does HE fit into the roster, and what could that mean for the San Diego Gulls...