Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League

With the twelfth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the New Jersey Devils take centre Alexander Command of Örebro HK 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 seventh overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Seattle Kraken take defenceman Chase Reid of the Soo Greyhounds 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 third overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Vancouver Canucks take centre Caleb Malhotra from the Brantford Bulldogs 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 tenth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators take winger Wyatt Cullen of the USNTDP 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 ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks take defenceman Keaton Verhoeff of the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 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 eighth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Winnipeg Jets take forward Viggo Björck of Djurgårdens 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 fifth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Rangers take defenceman Alberts Šmits of EHC München and Jukerit 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 fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Buffalo Sabres take defenceman Daxon Rudolph from the Prince Albert Raiders 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 first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs take winger Gavin McKenna from Penn State 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 second overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks take winger Ivar Stenberg from Frölunda HC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NHL Draft is here and we look at the chaos and surprises that are expected to follow. We discuss the lack of consensus after the Toronto Maple Leafs take Gavin McKenna first overall and the way the first round is likely to unfold. Plus, we break down teams like the St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, and San Jose Sharks who have multiple first round picks and how they can control the course of ro...

On today’s episode of Locked on NHL, hosts Nick Zararis (Locked on Oilers) and Hunter Hodies (Locked on Penguins) break down a truly historic week in the National Hockey League. With the salary cap soaring to a projected $104 million, teams suddenly have the financial flexibility to weaponize cap space—and star players are officially taking control of their own destinies.  We dive deep into the sh...

Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano break down the latest NHL trades, rumours, and draft buzz. From the Brady Tkachuk blockbuster to top prospects, goalie market shifts, and potential Maple Leafs moves, they cover all the top stories ahead of the NHL Draft and free agency. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Decagon Ready to transform your customer support? Go to  decagon.ai/LOCKEDONNHL  to get a p...

Brady Tkachuk shakes up the NHL by landing with the Florida Panthers, reuniting with his podcast co-host and igniting questions about player trade protection. Will this blockbuster deal set a new precedent for star players dictating their destinations and reshape the Florida Panthers’ title push? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down the implications of Tkachuk’s move, potential fallout for the Otta...

The Florida Panthers have acquired Brady Tkachuk for a big package of draft picks and will reunite him with his brother in South Florida. Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers joins us to discuss the impact of the trade for the Panthers, which players benefit the most and how Brady Tkachuk fits into their lineup. Plus, how will the Panthers handle their goaltending situation? Meanwhile the O...

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh in a trade and sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning and signed him to an 8-year contract. We discuss the implications of the trade for the Leafs and where the team stands at this point in the offseason. Plus, the Mike Babcock saga continues in Edmonton, will the Oilers hire the controversial coach now that he's been cleared to interview...

On this special LockedOn NHL Mock Draft Show, Mike Asti and Alex Wiederspiel go through the top lottery picks with our local hosts to project and analyze what could happen in the early first round of the upcoming NHL Draft. Can Gavin McKenna be the franchise changer? Who will be the next best prospect from the class? How much will a shake up within the first few picks change the rest of the draft...

The Carolina Hurricanes are officially your 2026 Stanley Cup Champions! In this episode of Locked On NHL, hosts Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) break down exactly how the Hurricanes rewrote the NHL script to lift the hardest trophy in sports. We dive deep into why persistence matters, how Eric Tulsky’s front office aggressively tinkered with the roster, and t...

Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano break down new NHL head coach hires in Toronto and Vegas, discuss recent trades including Joseph Woll, and preview the upcoming NHL draft, focusing on teams and players to watch. 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 bui...

Carolina Hurricanes claim the Stanley Cup with Rod Brind’Amour’s relentless team-first blueprint. Can other NHL teams mimic this formula, or is superstar power still king? Seth Toupal and JD Young spotlight Carolina’s suffocating defense, Jacob Slavin’s elite shutdown ability, and Brandon Bussi’s clutch goaltending that stymied a star-studded Vegas Golden Knights squad. Rod Brind’Amour’s leadershi...

When Locked On launched its NHL coverage in October 2019, daily team-specific hockey podcasting was untested territory. Gil Martin, JD Young, Laura Saba, and Hunter Hodies were the ones who figured it out in real time. In this anniversary special, the original NHL voices behind the network's hockey operation look back at what it took to build the most comprehensive daily hockey podcast lineup in t...

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in 20 years after shutting out the Vegas Golden Knights on the road in Game 6.  Zach Martin of Locked On Hurricanes discusses the keys to victory, Jordan Staal winning the Conn Smythe and the what the offseason looks like for the Hurricanes.  The Vegas Golden Knights fell two wins short of their championship dreams after losing G...

The Carolina Hurricanes have won their first Stanley Cup Championship since 2006. Rod Brind'Amour deserves a statue. Jordan Staal wins the Conn Smythe. What's next for Vegas?  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 h...

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from winning the Stanley Cup after the home team finally won a game in this series. We break down how the Canes took the series lead and some possible adjustments John Tortorella can make for Game 6 in Vegas plus we discuss possible Conn Smythe Award winners. If the Toronto Maple Leafs want to hire Bruce Cassidy as their coach, should they just do it despit...

The Carolina Hurricanes surged past the Vegas Golden Knights to seize a 3-2 Stanley Cup Final lead. Can Jordan Staal’s offensive dominance and a revived power play bring the franchise its second championship? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down Carolina’s 4-2 Game 5 victory, spotlighting clutch goals from Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho, plus Brandon Bussi’s historic start in net. Discu...