Best Pucks In Deep Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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NHL Eastern Conference Breakout Candidates 32:50

1h ago32:50

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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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Today We Answer Your Mailbag Questions Including Why the New York Islanders Struggle to Develop Prospects 30:49

1h ago30:49

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Today we answer your mailbag questions including why the New York Islanders struggle to draft and develop prospects and how the team can solve that problem and improve in that department. Plus, the Athletic released their list of the top 155 NHL players and prospects under 23, guess how many Isles players and prospects made the list? We break that …

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Burning Questions for Anaheim, Calgary and Chicago for 2024-25! 31:12

5h ago31:12

31:12

In this episode of the Locked On NHL podcast, hosts Seth Toupal and JD Young tackle the burning questions for three Western Conference teams: the Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, and Chicago Blackhawks. They delve into Anaheim's quiet offseason and ponder the team's direction, questioning whether the Ducks can finally become competitive. The discussi…

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Remembering the Life and Legacy of Johnny Gaudreau On and Off the Ice 33:02

1h ago33:02

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Today we remember the late Johnny Gaudreau and his legacy on and off the ice. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed Thursday when they were hit by a car while driving their bicycles. The driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Jay Forster of Locked On Blue Jackets …

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Two Keys to Improving the New York Islanders Team Defense This Season Even with the Same Players 29:21

4d ago29:21

29:21

The New York Islanders blueline will mostly have the same players returning, so how can the defense be better this season? We talk about two major possibilities for improvement with training camp just a few weeks away. Plus, we discuss the tragic deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau over the weekend. Matthew played for the Islanders organization a…

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The Hockey World Mourns the Tragic Passing of Johnny Gaudreau 31:52

3h ago31:52

31:52

The hockey world lost one of its stars when we learned that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed in a car accident. The driver was allegedly under the influence and the Gaudreaus were riding bicycles at the time. We discuss Gaudreau's legacy and react to the tragic news. Plus, we look at some of the bigg…

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Where Does New York Islanders Defenseman Noah Dobson Rank Among the League's Top D-Men? 28:06

1h ago28:06

28:06

Noah Dobson is clearly the highest regarded defenseman on the New York Islanders but where does he stand among the best defensemen in the NHL? NHL Network released their top 20 list and Dobber was on it, but where did he rank and was it a fair assessment? Plus, the league's national television schedule was released and the Isles will be playing 10 …

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What makes the best wingers in the NHL work today? 32:33

5d ago32:33

32:33

Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this edition of Locked on NHL for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the winger position in today's NHL. With gaudy point totals, wicked releases, and blistering skating, the winger position has never been more robust in the NHL. Who cracks the top ten in today's game and who just missed out?…

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NHL Eastern Conference Bounce-Back Candidates 35:23

20m ago35:23

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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. For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.…

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The New York Islanders Have Moved Up the NHL Prospect Ratings But How High Did They Go? 30:30

2h ago30:30

30:30

The New York Islanders were at or near the bottom of nearly every prospect pool ranking last season. Well, The Athletic just came out with their latest rankings and the Isles have improved. We'll discuss why they're moved up and how far. We'll also discuss what was said about the potential of some of the top prospects in the organization like Cole …

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The Sharks Win The Askarov Sweepstakes 31:48

1h ago31:48

31:48

On today's episode of the Lockdown NHL podcast, hosts Seth Toupal and JD Young examine the biggest stories in the Western Conference, including the San Jose Sharks trading for Yaroslav Askorav from the Nashville Predators. Examine how the Sharks found a massive piece in their rebuild and how they've set themselves up for future success. Then, the W…

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Today We Look at the Fallout of Three Big NHL Offseason Trades & How Their Teams Are Helped By Them 33:39

10d ago33:39

33:39

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Patrik Laine but where does Laine fit in to the lineup and what are the Habs plans for integrating him into the team on and off the ice? Laura Saba of Locked On Canadiens joins us to discuss who benefits and who loses from the Laine trade and who will play with the newest Habs player. The Ottawa Senators have ac…

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Was NHL.com Fair to the New York Islanders When Making Their Season Point Projections? 28:19

4h ago28:19

28:19

NHL.com recently previewed the New York Islanders season and made point projections for some key players on the team like Mathew Barzal, Noah Dobson, Bo Horvat and Anders Lee. They also made win projections for both Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Valrlmov. But are these projections fair and what do they say about the Isles chances this season? We break it…

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Are Prospects Going to Seek More Control Over Their NHL Destiny? Plus Amanda Kessel's New Gig and More 37:00

13d ago37:00

37:00

Are prospects in the NHL beginning to seek more control over their own destiny? With Rutger McGroarty demanding a trade from the Winnipeg Jets and getting dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins before he even played a game, is this becoming a trend? And are college prospects taking advantage of the four-year window they get to ask for trades from the tea…

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New York Islanders Winger Anthony Duclair Cuts His Hair to Comply with Lou's Rules 30:38

14d ago30:38

30:38

We knew this was coming but now it actually happened: New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair cut his hair and facial hair in anticipation of training camp. The good news is this means camp is rapidly approaching. But is Lou Lamoriello's no long hair and no facial hair rule good or bad for the team? We discuss that on today's show. The Isles wer…

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Who's the best goalie in the NHL entering the 2024-2025 season? 35:48

14d ago35:48

35:48

Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this edition of Locked on NHL for a deep dive on the state of the goaltending position in 2024, how it's evolving in real time and who the best in today's game are. Whether it's consistent stalwarts like Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets or newcomers like Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins, the top…

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Ep 30: One Week in Paradise 1:06:52

7d ago1:06:52

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Send us a Text Message. This episode may contain spoilers. Please read the book before listening. Being a social media influencer isn’t all it's cracked up to be. Behind all the glitz and glamor, life isn’t so magical as Bailey Clark discovers, when a video of one of her worst moments goes viral, but for all the wrong reasons. Losing followers by t…

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How Will Patrik Laine Fit With The Montreal Canadiens? 28:20

1h ago28:20

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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. For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.…

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The New York Islanders Training Camp Roster Released with a Few Surprises 29:29

10d ago29:29

29:29

The New York Islanders have released an updated roster that likely reflects what the team will look like when training camp opens in a few weeks. We break down the roster, discuss the surprises on it and something the Islanders are still not doing that is not helping some key prospects to develop. Plus, we break down the Patrik Laine trade and disc…

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Offer Sheet Drama Between The Oilers And The Blues 33:28

10d ago33:28

33:28

On today's episode of the Lockdown NHL podcast, hosts Seth Toupal and JD Young discuss the offer sheet drama between the Edmonton Oilers and the St. Louis Blues and where Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg will be playing next season. We also examine the domino effect of Cody Ceci's trade to the San Jose Sharks and where that leaves the Sharks and O…

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The Rangers Look to Stay On Top, Is Jeremy Swayman a True Number 1 & Do the Canucks Have Depth on D? 31:58

18d ago31:58

31:58

The New York Rangers have lost some key players but are they still an elite Cup contender? Jon Chik of Locked On New York Rangers joins us to discuss the losses and additions the Rangers made this summer and what the keys are for them to continue to be an elite NHL team this season. The Boston Bruins made some big changes in goal with the trading o…

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We Take a Deep Dive Into the New York Islanders 2024 Draft and Prospect Pool with Hadi Kalakeche of LO NHL Prospects 33:32

18d ago33:32

33:32

Today we have an in-depth look at the New York Islanders 2024 NHL Draft and the overall prospect pool with Hadi Kalakeche of Locked On NHL Prospects. We discuss Cole Eiserman, Jesse Pulkkinen, Kamil Bednarik and all of the Isles 2024 picks. Plus, Hadi analayzes other top prospects like Danny Nelson, Matthew Maggio and William Dufour, discusses wher…

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Longevity in the NHL: Who's Made it the Longest and Who Else Can Make the List 30:28

21d ago30:28

30:28

Today we discuss NHL players who had long careers, from the great Gordie Howe, Mark Messier, Tim Horton, Chris Chelios, and Jaromir Jagr. What makes those players last so long and are there fewer players reaching 20 NHL seasons today. This year, four players have a chance to join the 20 NHL seasons club, including future HOFers Alex Ovechkin and Si…

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New York Islanders Winger Mathew Barzal Isn't Getting the Respect He Deserves from the Media 28:51

6h ago28:51

28:51

The national media rarely gives the New York Islanders much respect and that continued this week. NHL Network released their list of the top 20 wings in the league and guess who wasn't on it: Mathew Barzal. We discuss whether Barzy belongs on this list, who made it and some potential reasons why Barzal was left off the list by the voters. Plus, we …

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Power ranking the NHL's best defenseman 32:28

7d ago32:28

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Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this episode of locked on NHL for a wide ranging conversation about the state of the defenseman position. Including: the criteria for ranking players, what separates elite from great and why this might be the best crop of players ever at the position. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors Fo…

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Toronto Maple Leafs Name Auston Matthews 26th Captain In Franchise History 33:05

22d ago33:05

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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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John Tavares Is Being Stripped of His Captaincy but a Reunion with the Islanders Is Unlikely 30:51

23d ago30:51

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are stripping former New York Islanders captain John Tavares of the captaincy in Toronto. There are rumors that Tavares could be traded after losing the "C" and that he wouldn't cost that much to acquire. We discuss where Tavares is at this stage of his career and why it would not make much sense for the Islanders to bring h…

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Analyzing Potential Regression Candidates in the Western Conference 29:54

23d ago29:54

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On today's episode of the Lockdown NHL podcast, hosts Seth Toupal and JD Young dive into potential regression candidates in the Western Conference for the 2024-2025 season. They discuss players like Filip Forsberg, who might see a dip in performance due to increased competition on the Nashville Predators' roster, and Anze Kopitar, whose age and dec…

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The Panthers Are Hoping to Defend a Title, the Capitals Look Better While Excitement Reigns in Utah 31:59

25d ago31:59

31:59

There is real excitement in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah as Utah HC is just a month away from opening its first training camp. Robyn Leano of Locked On Utah HC joins us to discuss the exciting offseason moves Utah HC made to rebuild their blueline plus the buzz on and off the ice as they prepare for their first season in their new home. The F…

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Can Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal Be Even Better This Season for the New York Islanders? 30:01

25d ago30:01

30:01

Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal both had great years for the New York Islanders last season but can the duo be even better in their second full campaign together? We break down some reasons that could happen and discuss just how good they can become. Plus, what should Isles GM Lou Lamoriello do about a potential extension for Kyle Palmieri? Lou said it…

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Way Too Early Calder Trophy Predictions for the 2024-25 NHL Season 30:43

28d ago30:43

30:43

With NHL training camps about a month away, we begin to look ahead to the 2024-25 season. And one question everybody asks is who will win the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie. Last year, Connor Bedard was the runaway winner but this year there is no clear but favorite to win the award. So, will either of the San Jose Sharks rookies bring home …

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What Will It Take For New York Islanders Goalie Ilya Sorokin Return to Form in 2024-25? 32:10

28d ago32:10

32:10

New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin struggled last season and didn't play up to his career numbers. Today, we discuss where NHL Network ranked him among the league's top goalies, the answer may surprise you. We also break down why Sorokin struggled last season and what it will take for him to return to his previous form which had him 2nd in the …

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Who's the best NHL first overall pick of the last ten years? 31:39

18d ago31:39

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Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this episode of Locked on NHL for a wide ranging conversation ranking the last ten NHL first overall picks including: trajectory of careers going forward, how much they've lived up to their respective hypes, what could help their cases and if anyone can ever catch Connor McDavid. Support Us By Supporting…

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Stock Up, Stock Down: Eastern Conference edition 32:18

6d ago32:18

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Gil MArtin (Locked On Islanders) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHL?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow Locked On NHL on S…

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With Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck Still Unsigned, We Pay Tribute to the Identity Line and Project the New 4th Line for the New York Islanders 30:33

30d ago30:33

30:33

With training camp about a month away, the New York Islanders have yet to sign Matt Martin or Cal Clutterbuck. That means the team's Identity Line will be broken up this season. We discuss the legacy of Casey Cizikas, Martin and Clutterbuck, what they provided for the Islanders over the last decade and what made them so special. Plus, we look ahead…

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Western Conference Breakout Candidates From Each Team 39:00

7d ago39:00

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On today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of Locked on NHL, Seth and JD look at breakout candidates for each Western Conference Team. We start with the Anaheim Ducks and why Leo Carlsson will bounce back from an injury-plagued season to establish himself as a full 200-foot NHL player this season. We also examine why Logan Stankoven is going to …

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The Offseason Moves Continue as Teams Prepare for the New NHL Season Ahead 34:32

1M ago34:32

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The Los Angeles Kings have been busy this offseason, but are they better, and is GM Rob Blake on the hot seat in LA? Is the goaltending situation better with Darcy Kuemper? Eddie Garcia of Locked On LA Kings joins us to discuss this and the Kings outlook for the coming season and beyond. The Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed a busy offseason as they …

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