Best Sabres Today Podcasts (2025)

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Columbus Blue Jackets Lose To Caps; Need To Find An Answer To The Chinakhov Issue 25:25

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11h ago25:25

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The Blue Jackets had a great offensive game ruined by a hot goalie on the other end of the ice, and a disappointing defensive effort leaving their own goalie out to dry. We break down the defensive mishaps, who had a good game and who had a bad game, talk about the Sillinger-Coyle-Olivier line being a legitimate option for this team, and talk about…

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Optimism growing for the Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 playoff hopes 27:19

12h ago27:19

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As we approach the Buffalo Sabres season, we're seeing more and more belief that this could actually be the year they finally make the playoffs. Why the cause of optimism and what are the reasons some analysts think the Sabres could be a team that gets 90 points or more this season? Many are pointing to their added defensive talent, but also overal…

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Kings' Playoff Woes: Can LA Break the First-Round Curse? 31:25

15h ago31:25

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The Locked On NHL podcast explores burning questions for the Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, and Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the 2025-2026 season. Hosts Seth Toupal and JD Young discuss the Kings' playoff struggles against Edmonton, Dallas' coaching change after Pete DeBoer's controversial comments, and Toronto's roster adjustments following Mitc…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Make Sweeping Roster Cuts; Close To Opening Night Roster? 28:01

2d ago28:01

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After a predictably lacklustre game against the Penguins, the Blue Jackets made a lot of roster cuts to the training camp players. We talk about the loss to Pittsburgh, whether Elvis has done enough to be the opening night starter over Greaves, and what the latest round of cuts mean, including breaking down some surprising moves and some disappoint…

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The Panthers Lose Their Captain, Kopitar Will Retire After the Season and the Sabres Hope for Goals 33:47

3d ago33:47

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The Florida Panthers have lost captain Aleksander Barkov., probably for the entire season. How do the Panthers overcome the loss of one of their top players? Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers joins us to discuss the impact of the injury, who must step up without Barkov in the lineup and what moves the team may make to try to replace some …

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Can the PWHL REVOLUTIONIZE Women's Hockey leadership Pipeline? 1:00:18

4d ago1:00:18

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Amanda Pelkey joins PWHL Seattle as an advisor, and the Women's Hockey Report team dives into what this means for the team and the league. In this episode, hosts Erica L. Ayala, Ava Wood, and Angelica Rodriguez break down the impact of Pelkey's transition from player to executive, her decorated career, and how her experience could shape PWHL Seattl…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Preseason Continues; Ivan Fedotov On Waivers 32:43

5d ago32:43

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It's a live Locked On Blue Jackets! We talk about the preseason so far, look ahead to tomorrow's game in Pittsburgh, and talk about Ivan Fedotov being put on waivers, as well as answering some listener questions about Elvis being a back-up to Jet Greaves, and what could stop this team from taking a step forward this season! Support Us By Supporting…

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Alex Tuch at $10 million per year or more is a contract the Buffalo Sabres should seriously consider 27:28

5d ago27:28

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Alex Tuch and the Buffalo Sabres are reportedly in different ball parks when it comes to his next contract. Pierre LeBrun indicates Tuch could be looking for $10 million per year or more on a long-term deal. While that number might have a lot of sticker-shock, Sneaky Joe argues for it being a perfectly reasonable contract with the increases coming …

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CONTROVERSY: Which NHL Teams Exceed Point Projections and Who Will Disappoint This Season? 32:03

5d ago32:03

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With the NHL season fast approaching, we take a deep dive into where every team will finish. We discuss the Fan Duel point projections for all 32 teams and break down whether they will meet, exceed or fall short of those projections and why. Who will be the surprise teams in the NHL in 2025-26 and who will let their fans down? We break it all down …

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GAME NIGHT: Blues look to rebound from HEARTBREAKING end to last season 30:27

5d ago30:27

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Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights discuss the St. Louis Blues for the upcoming season. Will the Blues be able to put behind last years heartbreaking end to the season? What have they done to improve this offseason? We get all inside info and more with Locked On St. Louis Blues expert Haley Taylor Simon on this episode of Locked on NHL GameNight.…

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Top 10 NHL Centers 2025: McDavid, MacKinnon, Draisaitl Rankings | Complete Breakdown 37:28

6d ago37:28

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We break down the top 10 centers in the NHL heading into the 2025 season! From Connor McDavid's dominance to rising stars like Jack Hughes, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the best in the world down the middle. 1:35 - #10: Sebastian Aho 5:36 - #9: Jack Hughes 8:32 8:32 - #8: Brayden Point 10:15 - #7: Sidney Crosby 12:13 - #7: Jack E…

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Which Team Is More Likely To Make 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens 37:56

6d ago37:56

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Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHL. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Mo…

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Should Jet Greaves Be The Opening Night Starter For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 27:20

6d ago27:20

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The Blue Jackets won 4-1 over the AHL Penguins, but there was lots to like about this game even if it was an easy-ish win. We talk about Jake Christiansen's Big Game, Jet Greaves continuing to impress, and Yegor Chinakhov's quiet 2 point game! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use…

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Zach Benson earning opportunity to be on the Buffalo Sabres first line with Tage Thompson 25:58

7d ago25:58

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Zach Benson is getting a look on the first line with Tage Thompson and Josh Norris to start the preseason and he impressed versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. Benson had the highlight of the night with a great behind the back pass and his line dominated every time they were on the ice. Is Benson going to run with this chance to play up top in a much …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Fall To Sabres, But It's Not The End Of The World 27:12

7d ago27:12

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The Blue Jackets lose 2-1 in their third preseason game, but it wasn't a surprise because the roster was almost entirely AHL guys and young guys against some of the Sabres big guns. We talk about the continuing surprise of Ivan Fedotov making saves when he needs to make them, and cover Tuesday's round of training camp cuts. Support Us By Supporting…

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Michael Kesselring shines with Owen Power in Buffalo Sabres shutout preseason win 27:01

8d ago27:01

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The Buffalo Sabres went into their first preseason game and left Columbus with a shutout 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets! Michael Kesselring gave Sabres fans a lot to look forward to with a strong performance in his first look with Owen Power. Sneaky Joe looks at Kesselring's chemistry with Power, his passing ability, and skating all being on display…

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Columbus Blue Jackets SPLIT First Two Preseason Games 24:50

8d ago24:50

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The Blue Jackets start their preseason with a 4-1 win and then a 4-0 loss, but there are good and bad things about both games. We talk special teams, goaltending and line combos as we break down the win again St Louis and the loss to the Sabres! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. U…

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Can The Hurricanes Get Over The Hump? | Are The Avalanche The BEST Team In The NHL? 31:29

8d ago31:29

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Are the Carolina Hurricanes destined for playoff heartbreak again? The perennial contenders face mounting pressure to translate regular-season dominance into postseason success. Seth Toupal and guest JD Young dissect the Hurricanes' aggressive front office moves and strong prospect pool, questioning if they have the superstar talent needed for a de…

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STANDOFF: Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers Still Unable to Agree on a Contract Extension 32:33

9d ago32:33

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The negotiations between the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid are still ongoing. The team has yet to reach a new deal with their super star player. Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers joins us to discuss the standoff, where things are likely headed and why and the key newcomers the Oilers are hoping can keep the team at an elite level this season. T…

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Stan Kasten SPILLS PWHL Expansion news! What It Means for Women's Hockey Fans 36:35

11d ago36:35

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Did Stan Kasten just spill big PWHL news? Join hosts Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner on the Women's Hockey Report, part of the Locked On NHL Network, as they unpack what this expansion means for the league. From Vancouver and Seattle's successes to potential future teams like Quebec City or Detroit, they explore the strategy behind the league's gr…

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Some Questions Answered, More To Be Asked In Second Day Of Columbus Blue Jackets Training Camp 27:48

11d ago27:48

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We are two days into training camp for the Blue Jackets, and some questions have been answered, like who gets that top line LW spot (Dmitri Voronkov), but some of the on ice decisions have spawned more questions (why are Kent Johnson and Zach Aston Reese on the third line?) We discuss and also remind ourselves not to overreact to two days worth of …

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The Future of the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Should the League Listen to the Players? 30:21

12d ago30:21

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It's never too early to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs. As training camps open across the NHL, we discuss the playoff format, whether it has gotten stale and needs changes and what some possible changes could be. Should the NHL expand the number of playoff teams, go back to a 1 vs. 8 format rather than a division format or maybe even have a play in roun…

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Why Alex Tuch should be pushing the Buffalo Sabres for a short-term contract extension 27:14

13d ago27:14

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The Buffalo Sabres hit the ice for day one of training camp on the ice and Alex Tuch reported without a contract extension. After Tuch spoke about the market shifting and being patient about a new deal, Sneaky Joe makes the case from Tuch's angle for a short-term contract extension that sets up a bigger extension in the future, while also giving th…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Training Camp Opens With Minor Injuries And Major Questions 35:38

13d ago35:38

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Training camp photos and medicals for Blue Jackets training camp were yesterday, and today they get on the ice for real! We break down the roster, whether there are any surprises, talk about the minor injuries to some players, and talk about the burning questions to be answered in camp like "Who is going to play with Monahan and Marchenko?" and "Wi…

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Why Nikita Kucherov is still the best winger in the NHL | Who's closing the distance? 35:35

13d ago35:35

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The NHL is a boon period for talent and the winger position is no exception. On today's episode, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies debate the ten best wingers in the NHL ranging from Mitch Marner's sublime two way game, Matthew Tkachuk's power forward presence or the unbelievable release of David Pastrnak. There's something for everyone on this …

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GAME NIGHT: Is the Flyers REBUILD on schedule? Are the pieces in place to start to turn things around? 28:40

14d ago28:40

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Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights discuss the Philadelphia Flyers for the upcoming season. Is the Flyers rebuild on schedule? Is Rick Tocchet the man to help turn things around? We get all inside info and more with Locked On Philadelphia Flyers expert Rachel Donner on this episode of Locked on NHL GameNight. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ind…

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Connor McDavid NON COMMITTAL Regarding Future With The Edmonton Oilers 36:09

14d ago36:09

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Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHL. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Mo…

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Kevyn Adams + Lindy Ruff not worried about the Buffalo Sabres ability to score goals in 2025-26 26:33

14d ago26:33

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The Buffalo Sabres are reporting to training camp and will be on the ice this week! Ahead of practice, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams and head coach Lindy Ruff met with the media to discuss the upcoming 2025-26 season. Adams explains why he believes the team accomplished it's offseason goal of building up the defensive part of their roster. Is Adams' non-co…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Coach and GM Say Anything Less Than Playoffs Is A FAILURE 33:50

14d ago33:50

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Monday was media day before training camp opens this morning for the Blue Jackets, and we heard from GM Don Waddell, Coach Dean Evason, and leadership group Boone Jenner, Zach Werenski, Sean Monahan and Adam Fantilli. We discuss all that was said, including whether or not Fantilli will be getting a letter this season, how justified the playoff opti…

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GAME NIGHT: Bruins MUST WIN Under Marco Sturm in 2026, DESPERATE Don Sweeney On Hot Seat AGAIN? 33:59

15d ago33:59

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Boston Bruins shake up leadership: Can new coach Marco Sturm revitalize the team? The 2025-26 season brings major changes for the Bruins, with Sturm taking the helm and Don Sweeney's future as GM hanging in the balance. Cam Stuart and Shukri Wrights, joined by Ian McLaren from Locked On Bruins, break down Sturm's potential impact, Sweeney's track r…

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Is Kirill Kaprizov Worth the ASTRONOMICAL Price? | Can The Blues And Senators Take The NEXT Step? 33:43

15d ago33:43

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Will the St. Louis Blues make a playoff push this season? The Central Division heats up as teams vie for wild card spots. Explore the Blues' roster changes and their impact on playoff chances. Dive into the Minnesota Wild's high-stakes contract negotiations with star player Kirill Kaprizov. How will this potential record-setting deal reshape the NH…

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Who will replace JJ Peterka in the Buffalo Sabres top-six? 28:36

16d ago28:36

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The Buffalo Sabres have a lot of goals to replace in their top-six with the departure of JJ Peterka. Sneaky Joe sees two open spots that will be battled for at training camp and the preseason. There are several candidates to win the two spots including Zach Benson, Jack Quinn, Jason Zucker, Jordan Greenway, Josh Doan, and even Noah Ostlund? How lik…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Finish Tournament Strong With Overtime Winner 26:43

16d ago26:43

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They almost biffed it, but a last minute game tying goal from Charlie Elick and an OT game winner from Nicolas Sima gives the Blue Jackets prospects a 2-1 record at the Buffalo prospect tournament this summer! We discuss the stand-outs from this game, the tournament in general, and whether any of the camp invites can leverage that into a training c…

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TRIBUTE: The Penguins Honor a Great Goalie While the Blue Jackets and Blackhawks Make Moves in Net 32:34

16d ago32:34

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The Pittsburgh Penguins came up with a unique way to honor goalie Marc-Andre Fleury as he announced his retirement from the NHL. He will play in a preseason game for the team later this month on a PTO. Hunter Hodies of Locked On Penguins discusses Fleury's legacy and what he's meant to the Penguins fans and organization over the course of his caree…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Trade For Goalie Ivan Fedotov; Get Their AHL Starter 13:01

17d ago13:01

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EDIT: I mention in this that Fedotov is waivers exempt, this is incorrect. HOWEVER, the cap hit (3.2M) should be big enough that teams should be discouraged from claiming him on waivers, especially considering his stats. The Blue Jackets finally have the third goalie that Don Waddell wanted in Ivan Fedotov. We discuss the low risk medium-ish return…

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Luca Pinelli Drives The Engine In 7-5 Win Over Sabres For The Columbus Blue Jackets 24:03

17d ago24:03

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The Blue Jackets rebounded from the 8-2 loss on Thursday with a 7-5 win over the Sabres last night, driven by a 4 point night from Luca Pinelli, who is the little engine that could for the CBJ. We discuss his strong game, Guillaume Richard's continued calmness in the defensive zone, and some prospects who continue to struggle, but why that's not a …

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MPP Taking a pay CUT? What’s the precedent being set? Plus, Is the PWHL Schedule on the horizon? 35:53

18d ago35:53

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On today’s Women’s Hockey Report, Erica L. Ayala & Rachel Donner run down what we know about the PWHL schedule as of now. What will it look like, how will the playoffs look, and will there be a PWHL Takeover Tour? And how does the IIHF International schedule impact the schedule? Then we look at the reported pay cut being agreed to by PWHL MVP Marie…

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Alex Georgiev signs, UPL hurt, and suddenly the Buffalo Sabres goalie situation is a puzzle 29:29

19d ago29:29

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The Buffalo Sabres have signed another NHL goalie, bringing in former Avalanche goalie Alex Georgiev on a one year deal. Georgiev has led the NHL in wins twice in the last three years, but is coming off a terrible season. With the signing, there is also news of a Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen injury before training camp begins. What does the Georgiev signin…

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Hockey Is Back: Rookie Camps and Tournaments Get Under Way 31:53

19d ago31:53

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Hockey is back! NHL rookie camps have opened across the league as players hit the ice for the first time this season. And right after rookie camps come rookie tournaments with 30 of the 32 teams taking part in tournaments over the next few days. We discuss the two teams that won't be participating (the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals) as…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Prospecs Struggle vs Devils, But Pinelli And Keskinen Shine 28:53

19d ago28:53

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Rough go of things for the Blue Jackets prospect in their opening game of the tournament, as they lose 8-2 to the Devils. But there isn't any reason for panic, this is pretty much expected. We explain why this happened, talk about the goaltending sounding worse than it looked, and about the stand-outs both positive and negative before looking at th…

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Debate: Cale Makar has company for best defenseman in the world | Why Quinn Hughes has closed in 31:57

20d ago31:57

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The NHL is littered with world-class defensemen, ranging from Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche to Quinn Hughes on the Vancouver Canucks, the position group has never been more robust. On today's episode, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies rank the top ten defensemen in the NHL, including why Adam Fox is getting too much hate, why Rasmus Dahli…

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Can Jiri Kulich be the Buffalo Sabres #1 center? 35:51

20d ago35:51

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Jiri Kulich had a nice rookie season with the Buffalo Sabres scoring 15 goals, but the team will need him to elevate to a higher level in 2025-26. How many goals can Kulich score for the Sabres this season? Sneaky Joe focuses on what Kulich's game is missing like playmaking, defense, and powerplay production. Why didn't Kulich register a single poi…

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PROSPECT WATCH: Who Needs To Stand Out For The Columbus Blue Jackets This Weekend? 30:50

20d ago30:50

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We finally have hockey! The Blue Jackets kick off their prospect tournament in Buffalo tonight vs the New Jersey Devils prospects, so we're looking at the CBJ roster, talking about who needs to have a big tournament to carry them into the upcoming training camp, and talk about Luca Marrelli's torn labrum and what that means for him and the Clevelan…

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Konsta Helenius, Noah Ostlund, and rest of Buffalo Sabres prospects looking to make mark at Prospects Challenge 24:55

21d ago24:55

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The Buffalo Sabres Prospects Challenge opens this week, giving the likes of Konsta Helenius, Noah Ostlund, and others their first crack at impressing the Sabres coaching staff to make the NHL roster at some point in 2025-26. Can any of the Sabres prospects surprise at the NHL level this season? Sneaky Joe runs through Helenius, Ostlund, Anton Wahlb…

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Where Is A Hughes Brothers NHL Reunion Most Likely: New Jersey Devils or Vancouver Canucks? 35:59

21d ago35:59

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Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover the NHLs Media Tour which included interesting quotes from bother Jack and Quinn Hughes, an update on Connor Bedard and Sidney Crosby…plus, Dustin Wolf has signed a huge contract extension with the Calgary Flames. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today…

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Is Being A Lottery Team The WORST Case Scenario For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 27:32

21d ago27:32

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The Blue jackets have high expectations this year. But there are a lot of things that can go wrong. Is it worse to be a lottery team and in the running for Gavin McKenna, or worse to be a mushy middle team that doesn't get the joy of the playoffs or the potential of a high draft pick? We discuss, and look at all the things that can go wrong this se…

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Canadiens' LEAP Forward: Building a CONTENDER in Montreal 32:56

22d ago32:56

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In this episode of Locked on NHL, hosts Seth Toupal and JD Young analyze the prospects of three NHL teams for the upcoming season. They discuss the Montreal Canadiens' potential to build on their playoff appearance, examining key players like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, and the impact of new additions. The conversation shifts to the New Jersey D…

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GAME NIGHT: Are the Mammoth ready for their playoff debut? Our local expert says YES! 32:22

22d ago32:22

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Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights discuss the Utah Mammoth for the upcoming season. Are the Mammoth ready to give us playoff hockey in Utah? Is Clayton Keller ready for a 100 point season? We get all inside info and more with Locked On Utah Mammoth expert Tom Callahan on this episode of Locked on NHL GameNight. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! …

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Can Aim HIGHER Than Just Making The Playoffs This Season 34:28

23d ago34:28

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What is the best case scenario for the Blue Jackets this season? Is it a playoff berth? Is it the Cup? We discuss how the best case likely lies somewhere in between those two things, as the team currently is likely not a contender (YET), but should be capable of making the playoffs, and even making a little bit of noise while they're there. We look…

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We Highlight Important Contract Negotiations and Big Aspirations as Teams Prep for Training Camp 32:54

24d ago32:54

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The Tampa Bay Lightning look to extend their window for Stanley Cup contention but have they done enough to close the gap with the Florida Panthers? Nick Morgan of Locked On Lightning joins us to discuss the offseason moves and the keys to overtaking the defending Stanley Cup champions for the Bolts. The Colorado Avalanche are looking to return to …