Best Jay Forster Podcasts (2024)

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Columbus Blue Jackets Hire Dean Evason As Head Coach + Who Are The Top Goalies In The East? 31:31

28m ago31:31

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Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any win…

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What's Next On The Columbus Blue Jackets' Offseason To Do List? 30:13

2h ago30:13

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The draft is over, free agency is done, they have a new coach. What's next for Don Waddell and the CBJ? Well, there's some important RFAs that need signing. What would new contracts look like for Kirill Marchenko, Cole Sillinger and Kent Johnson? And should we be worried about the looming arbitration hearing for Marchenko? Support Us By Supporting …

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Which Western Conference Teams are under the Most Pressure in 2024-25? 35:23

2h ago35:23

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On today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of Locked on NHL, Seth and JD look at the teams in the West who will be under the most pressure in 2024-25. We start with the Nashville Predators, who made major moves in the offseason and as a result will mean much higher stakes for the Predators this year. Seth and JD also discuss the Colorado Avalanc…

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Is Dean Evason The Guy To Bring The Playoffs To The Columbus Blue Jackets? 35:37

1h ago35:37

35:37

The Blue Jackets have their coach, and it's Dean Evason. We turn to Seth Toupal of Locked On Wild to get the inside scoop on Evason, what CBJ fans can expect from him, whether he can bring this team to the playoffs, what went wrong in Minnesota, and what a potential Patrik Laine to Minnesota trade might look like! Support Us By Supporting Our Spons…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Hire Dean Evason As Their Next Head Coach 7:55

2h ago7:55

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Quick reaction to the hiring of Dean Evason as the new CBJ head coach Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotors.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions ap…

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Talking To The Newest Columbus Blue Jacket: Cayden Lindstrom 20:01

30m ago20:01

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Today we're talking to CBJ prospect Cayden Lindstrom about his draft experience, what it's like playing in Medicine Hat, his big summer plans, what he does when he isn't playing hockey, and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaran…

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How Long Can the Red Wings Rebuild, the Jets Have More to Do and the Ducks Are Younger Yet Again 36:39

3d ago36:39

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The Detroit Red Wings got a little younger this offseason and sacrificed some offense to improve their blue line. But is the team better and do the fans still trust Steve Yzerman and his rebuilding plan as it enters year six? Brian Fisher of Locked On Red Wings joins us to discuss the moves that were made and where the team stands at this stage of …

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What Can the NHL Learn from the Other Top Sports Leagues and What Can They Incorporate From the NHL? 31:32

5d ago31:32

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On today’s show, Gil and Rachel look around the other top pro sports leagues in North America for inspiration. What can the NHL incorporate into its product from these other sports? We look at what is realistic, pie in the sky, and just fun ways to change up things in the NHL. We then turn around to see what hockey can offer to other leagues in ret…

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Who's a Stanley Cup contender and who's kidding themselves? 29:53

2h ago29:53

29:53

Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this edition of Locked on NHL for a wide-ranging conversation on the scope of the entire league. What teams are looking to emerge from long rebuilds and enter back into the playoff conversation? What teams are mired in the soggy middle, too good for the lottery but too bad to be a true contender? What te…

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Just How Good Is The Columbus Blue Jackets Prospect Pool? 27:55

2h ago27:55

27:55

The CBJ prospect pool is on good shape., but just how good is it, especially now that Adam Fantilli and David Jiricek have graduated? Sebastian High stops by to talk about the gems of the prospect pool, the group as a whole, and what they need to add in next year's draft to really make the pool the best in the NHL! Support Us By Supporting Our Spon…

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How Will The Carolina Hurricanes Adjust After Busy Off-Season + Eastern Conference Draft 43:08

7d ago43:08

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Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any win…

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Locked On NHL Prospects Looks At The Columbus Blue Jackets 2024 Draft 27:50

12m ago27:50

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We're looking at the CBJ 2024 draft today, as Sebastian High of Locked On NHL Prospects gives us his thoughts on each draft pick and hands out a final grade! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Still searching for a great candidate for your company? Don’t search, just match–with Indeed.Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed.c…

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The Biggest Winners & Losers In The Western Conference After Free Agency 32:40

9d ago32:40

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On today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and JD Young look at which teams and players are the biggest winners and losers in the Western Conference after free agency. We start with Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks, who have added several key pieces in Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen, as well as the return of Taylor Hall to form a…

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A Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Update + Is A Kirill Marchenko Contract Nigh? 30:58

3d ago30:58

30:58

Well, Todd McLellan is out as the CBJ's next head coach after terms couldn't be agreed to. Who's next on the list? We talk about what went wrong with McLellan, who the best option of Woodcroft and Evason is, and then we take a look at what Kirill Marchenko's next contract could look like, and why the Blue Jackets should just bite the bullet and pay…

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The Colorado Avalanche Have 2 Big Issues; the Seattle Kraken Regroup While the Carolina Hurricanes Adjust to Change 32:38

10d ago32:38

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The Colorado Avalanche have two big shadows hanging over their head this offseason: whether captain Gabriel Landeskog can return to action and the possible reinstatement of Valeri Nichushkin who remains in the player assistance program. Kyle Sullivan of Locked On Avalanche joins us to discuss this and what the Avs can do about it on today's show. T…

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NHL Summer To Do Lists 31:01

23h ago31:01

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The NHL is in offseason mode but there is still plenty of things for teams to do this summer. For the Pittsburgh Penguins, it's signing captain Sidney Crosby to a new deal. What will the Toronto Maple Leafs do with Mitch Marner and will they extend captain John Tavares. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets still need to hire a head coach and figure…

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What NHL teams improved the most so far this off-season? 36:25

2d ago36:25

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Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this episode of Locked on NHL for a wide-ranging conversation about where all 32 teams in the league are after two weeks of free agency being open. What team's improved the most? What teams might struggle to make up for the players they've lost in the offseason? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBa…

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Did The Tampa Bay Lightning Improve This Off-Season? + Atlantic Division Goalie Power Rankings 38:11

14d ago38:11

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Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any win…

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Who Is The Best Option To Be The Next Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach? 32:50

4d ago32:50

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We're likely to get a coaching decision very soon for the Blue Jackets; who will Don Waddell hire? There are three (maybe four) names out there: Todd McLellan, Jay Woodcroft, Dean Evason, and a wild card of Gerard Gallant. Who's the best hire? Who's the most likely? Plus, we talk about potential trades later in the offseason, and how good a job Wad…

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Western Conference Contenders, Pretenders, and Basement Teams 32:46

4d ago32:46

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On today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and JD Young analyze the Western Conference's contenders, bubble teams, and basement teams after free agency and the draft. We start with why the Nashville Predators have joined the Western Conference elite with their massive offseason and if the Vancouver Canucks can prove that last year was not a f…

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Should We Be Worried About The Cleveland Monsters? 24:11

5d ago24:11

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The Cleveland Monsters lost a lot of veteran players. Should we be worried about that? Deana Weinheimer of the Calder Times is here to talk about the youth movement in Cleveland, the Zach Sawchenko signing, and whether Stefan Matteau could be the next captain of the Monsters! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, he…

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The Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights Have Seen Big Changes Lately 30:45

17d ago30:45

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The Nashville Predators made some big moves in free agency this offseason as GM Barry Trotz landed Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault while re-signing goalie Juuse Saros. Ann Kimmel of Locked On Predators joins us to discuss the moves and what to expect in Music City this season after they've been made. The New Jersey Devils acquired goalie J…

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What Does Sean Monahan Bring To The Columbus Blue Jackets | Jack Johnson Returns 27:36

8d ago27:36

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Sean Monahan brings a lot to the table for the Blue Jackets, but what exactly does he bring? We've brought in Laura Saba, one half of Locked On Canadiens, to talk about what she's seen from Monahan in the two years he was with the Habs, and what we should expect from him in Columbus! Plus, Jack Johnson is back in town, but the sky is not falling. S…

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Looking Ahead to the Highlights of Next Year's NHL Season 31:34

20d ago31:34

31:34

The NHL has released their 2024-25 schedule. We look at all the highlights including the NHL debut of Macklin Celebrini with the San Jose Sharks, the first NHL game for the Utah Hockey Team, the raising of the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup banner and some great matchups like the return of Steven Stamkos to Tampa Bay with the Nashville Predators. We …

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NHL teams set record on free agent spending | Who's better, who's worse? 31:07

21d ago31:07

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Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this episode of Locked on NHL breaking down the absolute chaos of NHL free agency which saw record spending by all 32 teams. Out west, the Nashville Predators took a major swing bringing in a trifecta of Brady Skjei, Jonathan Marchessault and Steven Stamkos. The Edmonton Oilers brought in Jeff Skinner an…

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Calder's Calling Episode 33: LIVE! 2023-24 AHL Recap and Free Agency 1:17:40

9d ago1:17:40

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Join Corey, Deana, and Jay as they recap some of the top stories in the AHL in the 2023-24 season. Who impressed? What stood out? We'll discuss! Plus, we bring you some of the notable free-agency signings with AHL impacts!By The Calder Times

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NHL Eastern Conference Free Agency + Trade Recap 41:41

21d ago41:41

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Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any win…

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What Do The Columbus Blue Jackets Have In Cayden Lindstrom? 26:02

11d ago26:02

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Cayden Lindstrom is big, skilled and physical. But what else does he bring to the table? Today we talk to James Tubb of the Medicine Hat News, about what Blue Jackets fans can expect from Lindstrom, who he is as a player and a person, and what his development path should and could look like! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For pa…

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Barry Trotz went Big Fish Hunting on Day One of Free Agency! 34:50

22d ago34:50

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On today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and JD Young start by discussing the big moves Nashville made in signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei. They discuss what all three bring to the lineup, and where this puts Nashville in the Western Conference hierarchy. They also discuss the moves Utah made to shore up their …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Add Veteran C Sean Monahan In Free Agency 28:20

11d ago28:20

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The Blue Jackets only added one player in the first day of free agency: Sean Monahan. What does he bring to the team? Was this the right move? Also, the Monsters will look very different next year, as many UFAs leave for other teams. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green ch…

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Was The 2024 NHL Draft A Win For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 26:45

12d ago26:45

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The Blue Jackets took six players in the 2024 NHL Draft: Cayden Lindstrom, Charlie Elick, Evan Gardner, Luca Marrelli, Tanner Hendricks and Luke Ashton. Was the draft a success? What do all the prospects have in common? Are there any hidden gems in the later rounds? All this and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts tha…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Give Out Qualifying Offers; Put Adam Boqvist On Waivers; Free Agency Thoughts? 28:58

24d ago28:58

28:58

Qualifying offers have been given to Cole Sillinger, Kent Johnson, Kirill Marchenko, Jet Greaves and Jake Christiansen, Jake Bean and others will become UFA later today. Also, Adam Boqvist has been put on waivers, if he isn't claimed, the team will buy him out. What do these moves mean for the defensive logjam/cap space situation for the CBJ? Also,…

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The NHL Draft Is In the Books and Free Agency Starts Today As Teams Make Big Changes 32:01

24d ago32:01

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The San Jose Sharks started a new era for the franchise when they selected Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. JD Young of Locked On Sharks joins us to discuss the impact Celebrini will have plus the addition of Sam Dickinson. The Sharks also figure to be active in free agency this week. Meanwhile the Buffalo Sabres…

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Cayden Lindstrom Post NHL Draft Media Availability | Columbus Blue Jackets 6:04

15d ago6:04

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Cayden Lindstrom speaks to the media after being drafted 4th overall to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft Audio credit: JD Young Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBlueJackets?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #Columbu…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Cayden Lindstrom in 2024 NHL Draft 5:28

21d ago5:28

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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Cayden Lindstrom in 2024 NHL Draft The Columbus Blue Jackets have selected Cayden Lindstrom with the fourth pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBlueJackets?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/Locke…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Send Alexandre Texier To St Louis Blues For Mid Round Pick 8:51

26d ago8:51

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The Blue Jackets have traded Alexandre Texier, a pending RFA, to the St Louis Blues for a mid round pick. Texier has reportedly signed an extension with the Blues. What does this mean for the CBJ going forward? How much will Texier be missed? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the…

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The NHL Draft Starts Tonight, the Awards Have Been Handed Out and Rules Changes are on the Way Next Season 28:46

27d ago28:46

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The NHL Draft starts tonight and this will change the future of every team in the league. We have everything covered from trade rumors to who will be picked where and whether teams will go for scorers or defensemen early in the draft. Plus, the NHL handed out the postseason awards on Thursday evening and now we know who won the Norris, Vezina, Cald…

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NHL Offseason promises a maelstrom of activity| Buyouts, trades and free agency oh my 28:44

27d ago28:44

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Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this edition of Locked on NHL for a deep dive on the upcoming window of transactions with the buy-out window open, the draft and free agency all looming, general managers all across the league have ample opportunity to improve the fortune of their team in the near and distant future with a stroke of geni…

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The Florida Panthers Clinch Their First First Stanley Cup With 2-1 Win Over Edmonton Oilers In Game 7 37:41

30d ago37:41

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On today's Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and JD Young react to the Florida Panthers clinching their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7. Discuss how the Panthers avoided a catastrophic collapse by finding the formula that got them into the Finals. Then, we examine how the Oilers failed to complete t…

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Can the Oilers Complete a Miracle Comeback or Will the Panthers Win their First Title and What Awaits the Senators This Offseason? 34:36

1M ago34:36

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Can the Edmonton Oilers complete the most impressive comeback in Stanley Cup Finals history in Game 7 Monday night? After trailing 3-0 in the series, Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl and company have won three straight games to force a deciding game in South Florida. Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers joins us to discuss what has been diffe…

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Could The Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Adam Jiricek? 26:22

25d ago26:22

26:22

The Blue Jackets have one Jiricek, could they add another? Tony Ferrari is here to talk all things Adam Jiricek, why we shouldn't be worried about his knee injury, and whether he could be an option for the CBJ at 36 OA (if they keep the pick!) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for th…

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Columbus Blue Jackets And Don Waddell Re-Sign Yegor Chinakhov 9:58

23d ago9:58

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Yegor Chinakhov will be back with the CBJ next season! Earlier today he and the CBJ agreed to a 2x2.1M extension that kicks in July 1. This is a great deal for both team and player, and I''ll tell you why that is on today's episode! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green che…

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Can the Edmonton Oilers Complete an Historic Comeback Plus Signings and Trade Rumors Around the NHL 29:39

1M ago29:39

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Can the Edmonton Oilers become the first team in NHL history to win a Stanley Cup after trailing in the Finals 3-0? Which team has more pressure? Will Connor McDavid or Sergei Bobrovsky have a better finish to this series? We also break down the latest trade rumors from around the NHL. The trade market will open up after the Finals are over. We dis…

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Stanley Cup Final deep dive | Can the Conn Smythe go to the losing team? | Offseason moves begin 30:52

1M ago30:52

30:52

Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this episode of Locked on NHL to discuss the Stanley Cup final shifting momentum as the Oilers have rallied back from a 3-0 deficit to force a game 6, whether or not Connor McDavid should win the Conn Smythe trophy even if the Oilers don't pull off a comeback to win a Stanley Cup, plus a quick recap of t…

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Could The Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Anton Silayev? 26:20

24d ago26:20

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Anton Silayev is enormous, and an excellent skater. What else does he offer that makes him worthy of the 4th overall pick? Tony Ferarri joins to discuss, before getting into my Locked On Mock draft selection of Cayden Lindstrom, and who Tony would take at 4OA if he was the GM of the CBJ! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts …

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Calder's Calling Episode 32: Live! Calder Cup Finals Edition 1:07:40

1M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Join Corey, Deana, and Jay as they bring you the latest stories from the AHL's Calder Cup Finals. Recap the action so far and see what's coming up between the Hershey Bears and Coachella Valley Firebirds.By The Calder Times

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Cup Final going six + Devils bolster net with Markstrom trade 37:00

24d ago37:00

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Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) and Trey Matthews (Locked On Devils cover the latest from the Stanley Cup Final and give their verdicts on the Markstrom and PLD trades. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMoto…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Shine In Calder Cup Playoff Run; Trent Vogelhuber An Option For HC? 32:13

1M ago32:13

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The Monsters' season came to an end last week with a Game 7 OT loss to the Hershey Bears, but there's a lot to like about what they did this postseason. We have Deana Weinheimer here to talk about the future of this Monsters squad, some exciting CBJ prospects in David Jiricek, Denton Mateychuk and Jet Greaves, and we look at Trent Vogelhuber as an …

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Connor McDavid Continues his Historic Postseason! 32:22

1M ago32:22

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On today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and JD Young recap Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Seth and JD look at how Edmonton was able to grab momentum early after Darnell Nurse had his 5 minute major reduced to a 2 minute penalty. Seth and JD look at how the Oilers finally won the special teams battle and took ou…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Fire Pascal Vincent; Coaching Search Begins Again 26:07

26d ago26:07

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After just one season, Pascal Vincent is out as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. How did we get here? Who replaces him? Ws it all his fault? All this and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. L…

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