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The Colorado Avalanche pulled off a big deal late on trade deadline day, re-acquiring Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames. Then they went out and beat their two closes competitors in the Central Division over the weekend. Chris Micieli of Locked On Avalanche discusses the impact of the Kadri deal, where he fits in to the Avs lineup and what can be done about the team's struggles on the power play....

Jack Hughes gets a HAT TRICK for the New Jersey Devils as they defeat the New York Rangers, the Buffalo Sabres earn their SIXTH straight victory after downing the Nashville Predators, the Boston Bruins WIN their 12th consecutive game at home, while the Carolina Hurricanes STRUGGLE with the Calgary Flames in Canada.  Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group ch...

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars in a playoff-caliber showdown, as Valeri Nichushkin ties the game late and delivers the shootout winner. Scott Wedgwood came off the bench for a clutch relief performance. The Anaheim Ducks leap into first place in the Pacific after a 6-5 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens, with Chris Kreider’s four-point night leading the charge. Shukri Wrights a...

The NHL trade deadline has come and gone and there were plenty of surprises. John Carlson heads to the Anaheim Ducks, Nazem Kadri heads to the Colorado Avalanche, those were among the bigger moves. We break down the winners and losers at the trade deadline plus which teams just didn't do enough with the opportunity presented to them like the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs. All this and m...

Buffalo Sabres surge past the Pittsburgh Penguins. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights highlight Buffalo's quest to not only end their 14-year playoff drought but their push to challenge the Tampa Bay Lightning for the  division title. We also breakdown the explosive wildcard races shaping up in both the East and West. The Boston Bruins loss opens the door for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senator...

Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down must-watch storylines, from the Sabres’ search for a top-line pivot, to Detroit’s need for reinforcements, and Utah’s bold push in the West. The duo analyzes which contenders should stay patient—highlighting the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Dallas Stars’ strategic restraint—and ranks the most likely landing spots for stars including Thomas, Troc...

GAME NIGHT: Nikolaj Ehlers NABS Hat-Trick as Carolina Hurricanes down Vancouver, the New York Islanders get their win-streak SNAPPED thanks to Anaheim, the New Jersey Devils win in a shootout over Toronto Maple Leafs, and Seattle FALLS to St. Louis. Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadli...

Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano dive into NHL trade deadline buzz, buyer vs seller breakdowns, and which star players could be on the move. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to  https://indeed.com/lockedon  right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gameti...

The Dallas Stars set a new FRANCHISE RECORD with their tenth-straight victory, the Utah Mammoth LEAPFROG the Seattle Kraken in the standings with a win over the Washington Capitals, Kirill Kaprizov is the new all-time goals leader in Minnesota, the Buffalo Sabres SURVIVE a late Vegas push, and Late Game HEROICS get the Winnipeg Jets a win over Chicago. Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for...

Edmonton Oilers shake up their blue line by acquiring Connor Murphy, aiming to fix defensive struggles before the NHL trade deadline. Can Murphy’s arrival, alongside key salary retention, finally give Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl the back-end stability they need for a deep Stanley Cup run? JD Young and Rachel Donner analyze the Oilers’ cap challenges, the relative value of the trade, and whet...

The Wings and Predators play a prime time game... for Europe. John Gibson gets hurt in Wings win. Avalanche spoil D.J. Smith's Los Angeles debut. Joey Daccord weathers the Carolina Hurricanes. Kirill Marchenko's big night stems the momentum built by Rangers winger Gabe Perreault. Philadelphia edges Toronto in the shootout. Dallas obliterates Vancouver. Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for...

The Los Angeles Kings have hired head coach Jim Hiller and replaced him with D.J. Smith on an interim basis. What were the reasons for this move and can it help save the Kings season?  Eddie Garcia of Locked On LA Kings joins us to discuss the coaching change and what the Kings will look to do at the NHL trade deadline to try to get back into a playoff spot.  The Buffalo Sabres are playing their b...

San Jose harks win THRILLER in OT, New York Islander win thanks to some last minute HEROICS, and the Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks BLANK Opposition   Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerc...

The Buffalo Sabres look playoff ready with a dominant win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, closing the gap in the Atlantic Division and sparking discussion—will playoff hockey finally return to Buffalo? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down Saturday's high-stakes NHL matchups, including Carolina Hurricanes' surge to the Eastern Conference lead and the end of Andrei Vasilevskiy's incredible strea...

Buffalo Sabres knock off the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers with the help of a controversial goalie interference call. Will this missed opportunity officially end Florida’s playoff hopes? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down Beck Mallestein’s pivotal goal. Armando Velez, the host of Locked on Florida Panthers shares his perspective. Elsewhere, the Washington Capitals seize a cr...

After the Olympics where Team Canada took silver, Connor McDavid's team comes in second place once again. How important is this year's playoff run for the Edmonton Oilers to McDavid's career legacy? Does his failure to win tournaments and a Stanley Cup tarnish his standing among the all-time greats a bit? We examine that on today's show. Plus, what to expect as the NHL Trade Deadline is one week a...

The Carolina Hurricanes outlast Tampa Bay Lightning in a wild 5-4 showdown, extending an 11-game point streak and closing in on top seed in the East. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down pivotal battles across the NHL, including Dylan Larkin’s clutch overtime winner for the Detroit Red Wings, Matthew Schaefer’s record-setting heroics for the New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild’s statement...

Can Sidney Crosby’s absence derail the Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff push, or will unexpected heroes rise to the occasion? Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies debate the fate of playoff contenders, spotlighting the Penguins’ forward depth, the goaltending conundrum with Joel Blomqvist and Murashov, and the team’s trade deadline possibilities. Hot takes fly as they weigh bold predictions, like both the F...

Put the word out: Leo Carlsson is SO BACK as the Ducks beat the Oilers in an instant classic to help Joel Quenneville secure his 1000th regular season win. Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point take charge in Lightning win. A shorthanded Vegas team exploded late to spoil Artemi Panarin's debut in Los Angeles. The Sabres played spoiler of a different sorts on a night when an emotional Jack Hughes and t...

Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano on the NHL's return from the Olympic break, debating frauds vs. contenders, trade deadline rumours, and playoff race insights.   Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclu...

Olympic injuries shake up the NHL playoff race as key stars like Sidney Crosby, Miko Rantanen, and Kevin Fiala face uncertain returns for their respective teams. Seth Toupal and JD Young break down how these setbacks could impact the Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings, while debating the ripple effects across the league. With trade deadline rumors swirling, will teams like th...

The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are on the outside looking in if the Stanley Cup playoffs started today.  Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers joins us to discuss what the team needs to do down the stretch and at the NHL trade deadline to try to get back into the playoffs.  The Minnesota Wild and GM Bill Guerin had as much to do with Team USA's gold medal win at the Olym...

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...

Jack Hughes's iconic golden goal will be celebrated for generations. Connor Hellebuyck's historic performance reminds us all how much goaltending matters. It's a family affair for Team USA. The future is bright for Canada with Macklin Celebrini. Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline f...

Finland dominates Slovakia for Olympic bronze with standout performances from Erik Haula and Joel Armia. Can Team USA capture gold against Canada on the historic anniversary of the Miracle on Ice? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down Finland’s convincing 6-1 win, spotlighting key contributions from Roope Hintz and Sebastian Aho, plus the impact of Mikko Rantanen’s injury. The preview of the...