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The Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers offer sheet for Leo Carlsson but where do the Flyers go from here in their quest for a legitimate top line center and how does this impact their future?  Plus, Connor Bedard is one of the next stars expected to sign a new contract as he is an RFA this offseason. How does his recent shoulder injury impact negotiations and the Chicago Blackhawks upco...

The Anaheim Ducks have officially matched the staggering offer sheet for Leo Carlsson. What does this mean for the future of the franchise, the Philadelphia Flyers' next big move, and the shifting balance of power in the NHL? In this episode of Locked On NHL, Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the massive implications of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet situation. They dive deep into the Ducks'...

Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano discuss Daniel Alfredsson joining the Leafs, Claude Giroux re-signing in Ottawa, and top remaining NHL free agents.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join...

Offer Sheet chaos rocks the NHL as the Philadelphia Flyers target Anaheim Ducks star Leo Carlsson, triggering a high-stakes GM rivalry between Danny Briere and Pat Verbeek. Will the Ducks match the record-breaking offer, or is Carlsson Philly-bound in exchange for four first-round picks? The uncertainty fuels major questions about team-building, player loyalty, and bold front office strategies acr...

The Philadelphia Flyers sent shock waves through the NHL by signing Leo Carlsson to a record-setting offer sheet worth $18 million AAV.  Rachel Donner of Locked On Flyers joins us to discuss why this offer sheet was made, the impact it has on the Flyers and the rest of the NHL and where the Flyers go from here if the Ducks match or if they don't match.  The Los Angeles Kings surprised a lot of peo...

Alexander Ovechkin signed a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals to play in 2026-27. The NHL's all-time leading scorer will be back. The Capitals did a lot this offseason to entice him and now have a contending team after missing the playoffs a year ago. We discuss Ovi's legacy and what to expect from him this season. Plus, while salaries are going up across the league, goalie salaries a...

Reacting to the Wildest Moves of NHL Free Agency Day 1! Welcome to this Thursday edition of Locked on NHL with Nick Zararais and Hunter Hodies! In today's episode, we are reacting to, analyzing, and evaluating all the massive transactions from the first day and a half of NHL free agency. From absolute masterclasses by front offices to confusing overpays that might ruin rebuilds, we cover it all 03...

Jason Robertson’s contract standoff with the Dallas Stars sends shockwaves through the NHL offseason. Could the All-Star winger land with a new team, or will the Stars meet his lofty demands? Seth Toupal and JD Young debate the fallout from the failed Seattle Kraken trade, analyze Dallas’s roster strategy, and reveal why Robertson’s future remains the summer’s hottest storyline. Meanwhile, the Flo...

The San Jose Sharks made three selections in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft and pulled off a major trade of William Eklund to boot. J.D. Young of Locked On Sharks joins us to discuss the impact of the picks, the trade and what the realistic expectations are for the team this season as they continue their rebuild.  The New York Rangers pulled off a major trade for Pavel Dorofeyev to boost th...

With the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Ottawa Senators select Jonas Lagerberg Hoen of Leksands IF Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the 32nd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Ottawa Senators have selected forward Jaxon Cover of the London Knights Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the 23rd overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings select forward JP Hurlbert of the Kamloops Blazers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the 31st overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Nashville Predators select centre Tommy Bleyl from the Moncton Wildcats Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers select defenceman Maksim Sokolovskii of the London Knights Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Vancouver Canucks select forward Adam Novotný of the Peterborough Petes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the 26th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens select winger Gleb Pugachyov of Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the seventeenth overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Utah Mammoth select Ethan Belchetz of the Windsor Spitfires Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins select Liam Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the eleventh overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the St Louis Blues take centre Tynan Lawrence from Boston University, and with the sixteenth overall pick, Maddox Dagenais of the Québec Remparts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the 21st overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, the San Jose Sharks select Ryan Lin from the Vancouver Giants Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the 20th overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Buffalo Sabres select Ilia Morozov of Miami University Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the nineteenth overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, the LA Kings select Elton Hermansson of Modo Hockey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the eighteenth overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals select Oliver Suvanto of Tappara Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the fourteenth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets take winger Oscar Hemming from Boston University Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the thirteenth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders take defenceman Malte Gustafsson of HV71 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.