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Team USA stuns Team Canada with Jack Hughes’ overtime heroics to clinch gold, marking a historic double as both U.S. men’s and women’s teams take top honors. Is this the start of a new era in international hockey, or will Canada’s depth and Connor McDavid’s star power rebound in the next Olympics? Gil Martin, Eddie Garcia, David Morassutti, Zach Berman and Armando Velez break down the Olympic gold...

USA and Canada set up a dream gold medal showdown after dominating in Olympic hockey semifinals—can Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon outduel the American stars for gold? Goaltending and blue line depth take center stage as Sidney Crosby’s possible return adds extra drama, while Brad Marchand’s leadership fuels Canada’s comeback momentum. Gil Martin, David Morassutti, and Kyle Kjer break down Ca...

To wrap up another week, let's talk about the next possible extensions for the Carolina Hurricanes. On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by going over Alexander Nikishin and how the Hurricanes have many avenues for his extension. Do the Hurricanes go with a three or four-year bridge deal, or a six or seven-year long-term deal? Secondly, Zach shares his thoughts on wh...

USA Women seize Olympic gold in dramatic overtime, stunning Team Canada and cementing a new era of rivalry. Is Canada's reign slipping with a generational shift underway? Hilary Knight’s heroic goals power Team USA, while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury exposes Canada’s reliance on veteran stars. The squad examines whether physical contact rules in women’s Olympic hockey should evolve as skill, pace,...

We're back to giving grades; this time, it's Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis' turns. How have the two Carolina Hurricanes stars done so far in 2025-26? We also give another update on the Men's tournament at the Olympics, with a dramatic Quarterfinals. On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by giving a grade on Seth Jarvis' season so far in 2025-26. While he has missed...

Canada and Team USA punch their tickets to the Olympic hockey semifinals after gripping overtime battles. Are NHL stars elevating the sport’s global stage and making these games must-watch? Sidney Crosby’s injury shakes up the Penguins’ playoff outlook, while Mitch Marner’s clutch heroics spark Leafs fans and ignite Twitter with debate about his legacy. Unforgettable moments abound as controversia...

The Carolina Hurricanes are back at practice! Well, sorta. While their Olympians are still in Milan, what did the lines look like in the first practice since the break started? Also, how do the Quarterfinals stack up after the Qualifying Round? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by going over the practice lines from the Hurricanes' first practice before the end...

It's official, the Carolina Hurricanes extended Brandon Bussi for the next three seasons. Bussi will keep the wheels rolling in Raleigh through the 2028-29 season, while making $1.9 million annually. What does it mean for both sides? How is this a win-win for Bussi and the Hurricanes? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by going over the three-year, $5.7 million ex...

USA and Canada women’s hockey set up a classic gold medal showdown, but is the lack of parity hurting the sport’s global growth? Gil Martin, Eddie Garcia, Zach Berman, and Glenn Dreyfus break down Team USA’s defensive dominance, Marie-Philip Poulin’s crucial return for Canada, and the uphill battle facing Swedish and Czech programs. The hosts debate whether dynasties boost or hinder Olympic excite...

Just like that, we're onto the Quarterfinals for the Men's 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament. How have the Carolina Hurricanes done so far through the group stage games?  On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by updating on where Jaccob Slavin, Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Frederik Andersen, and Nikolaj Ehlers stand following the Group pool games. How have the guys...

Finland shocks Sweden with a commanding 4-1 win in a fierce Nordic rivalry, as Juuse Saros rebounds with standout goaltending and Mikko Rantanen finds the scoresheet. Can Sweden bounce back after defensive lapses and an underwhelming performance from its blue line? Gil Martin, David Morasuti, and Glenn Dreyfus break down the dramatic shift in Group play, highlight William Nylander’s return from in...

Just like the episode where Zach graded Carolina Hurricanes' new guys in Nikolaj Ehlers, K'Andre Miller, and Brandon Bussi, he will be giving more grades out! This time, he will be grading the young guns of Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, and Alexander Nikishin. How have all three guys done so far in 2025-26 for the Hurricanes? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by...

Slovakia shock Finland as Juraj Slafkovsky and Simon Nemec make a statement—could their Olympic hockey run upset the favorites? Canada assert their dominance, with Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Macklin Celebrini igniting early, while questions linger about Finland’s goaltending and Sweden’s struggles. The hosts highlight the evolving Olympic tournament, from surprise upsets and breakout pe...

It's a jam-packed Thursday episode of Locked On Hurricanes as we will be recapping and previewing FOUR games. Between Finland, the USA, Canada, and Denmark, there is no shortage of hockey with Carolina Hurricanes players involved. On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by doing a quick recap on Finland's 4-1 loss to Slovakia to begin the Men's Ice Hockey Tournament a...

The Men's Ice Hockey tournament begins on Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Milano-Cortina, and more importantly, Sebastian Aho will begin his 2026 Winter Olympic bid for Finland against Slovakia. On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by going over Aho being named as one of the alternate captains for Finland heading into the Olympic Games. How does Aho feel about being given...

Team USA Women shock Team Canada with a dominant 5-0 victory—has the balance of power shifted in Olympic hockey? Gil Martin leads the debate with David Morassutti and Glenn Dreyfuss, spotlighting the Americans’ airtight defense, standout performances from Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards, and the historic inclusion of three Black players in a single Olympic game. The crew questions if Team Canada ca...

As we're still a couple of days away from the start of the Men's Ice Hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, let's follow up on the Carolina Hurricanes and give out some grades. In the first edition of the Olympic Break grades, we'll take a look at the new guys who've made an impact for the Hurricanes in 2025-26. On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins...

Team USA and Team Canada dominate the Olympic women’s hockey tournament—are they locked in for another gold medal showdown? Hilary Knight breaks records while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury sparks new questions. Is Sweden or Czechia ready to crash the party and claim bronze, or is the gap still too wide? Glenn Dreyfuss, Gil Martin, and Kyle Kjer spotlight the rivalry series, competitive edge from th...

The Carolina Hurricanes are sending five players to represent their countries for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. What does it mean for all of these guys, and what fans should keep an eye on as we get closer to the games starting? On the Fly Hockey Podcast host Parker McLean joins the show to talk about the Hurricanes players heading over to Milano-Cortina and what it means fo...

The Carolina Hurricanes shut out the New York Rangers 2-0 for the second shutout win at Madison Square Garden in 2025-26. How huge was Brandon Bussi in the win for the Hurricanes? What did the day feel like for the Hurricanes on and off the ice in the last game before the Olympic Break? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by recapping the Hurricanes' 2-0 win. What s...

The Carolina Hurricanes travel to NYC to take on the New York Rangers for the last game before the Olympic break. Can the Hurricanes take a 10-game point streak into the break, along with a three-game winning streak? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by previewing the Thursday night game between the Hurricanes and Rangers. Who has the edge on 5v5 and special tea...

The Carolina Hurricanes took the regular-season series over the Ottawa Senators after defeating them 4-3 on Tuesday night. How big was the win for the Hurricanes as their point streak moves to nine games? They're now 35-15-6 on the season, following the win. On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by recapping the Hurricanes' win on Tuesday night. What stood out in t...

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Ottawa Senators in the second matchup of the regular season. The Hurricanes won in Ottawa 4-1 on Jan. 24. Can they win the season series? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by previewing the Tuesday night game against the Senators. What does the tale of the tape say between the two teams? Who has the edge on special teams and 5v5?...

The Carolina Hurricanes took three out of a possible four points over the weekend, after going to two overtimes against the Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals. What stood out in those games? Also, who are the 3 Stars of January for the Hurricanes? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his overall thoughts from the back-to-back overtime games over...

The Carolina Hurricanes on Whalers Night made a huge comeback, scoring three goals in 1:29 to go from 4-2 down, to win 5-4 over the Utah Mammoth. What went into the process of the comeback win, and how, despite the win, is a mixed bag of emotions and thoughts? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on the Hurricanes' epic three-goal comeback wit...