Best Blue Jackets Today Podcasts (2024)

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The Minnesota Wild Organizational Goalie Depth Chart! 30:08

15m ago30:08

30:08

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the Wild organizational depth at the goalie situation. We start with the names we expect to see at the NHL level, between Marc-Andre Fleury, Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt. We move to a guy in Samuel Hlavaj that could be an intriguing future piece that could find his way to the NHL level some …

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

2h ago30:13

30:13

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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Wild Sign Graeme Clarke to One Year Deal! 35:01

21m ago35:01

35:01

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the signing of Graeme Clarke and where it puts the Minnesota Wild roster. We look at names who are on the bubble as potential injury fill ins, such as Jakob Lauko, Travis Boyd, Devin Shore, and others. We look at the potential areas Clarke can provide more of an impact by being a prospect not afraid …

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Is Dean Evason the Right Choice to Lead the Blue Jackets? 35:04

37m ago35:04

35:04

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jay Forster of Locked on Blue Jackets joins the show as we discuss the Blue Jackets hiring Dean Evason to be their new head coach! We discuss what he brings to the table, his preference for veterans over rookies, his style of coaching and what led to similar playoff eliminations two straight years against St. L…

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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

7:55

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

20:01

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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Which Wild Prospects will Have the Most Eyes On them this Season? 33:47

4m ago33:47

33:47

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we start Prospect Week looking at a few Wild prospects that will have the most attention on them this season. We start with Charlie Stramel, and we lay out the path to what is essentially a full reset at Michigan State. We discuss his rough go in Wisconsin, some of the things h…

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Who Makes the Minnesota Wild Mount Rushmore? 42:33

41m ago42:33

42:33

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins the show as we construct a Minnesota Wild Mount Rushmore! We discuss easy choices in Kirill Kaprizov and Marian Gaborik, and then discuss the other names that should make the cut, like Mikko Koivu, Niklas Backstrom and Jacques Lemaire. We also discuss other names like Jared Sp…

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Jesper Wallstedt is the Top Goalie Prospect in the NHL 39:53

20m ago39:53

39:53

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we start by discussing Matt Boldy's contract and why it is among the best bargains in the entire NHL. We look at the value he brings offensively and defensively, as well as why it is perfectly fine to want to see more from him as he develops. We also discuss the most tortured fanbases i…

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Is Lineup Optimization Worth Breaking Up Kaprizov-Eriksson Ek-Boldy Line? 31:19

1h ago31:19

31:19

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we return from vacation to take a look at whether or not it would be worth breaking up Kaprizov-Eriksson Ek-Boldy line to try to help the second line. We discuss comments from John Hynes, and look at why assuming previous combinations will work again is a risky proposition. We discuss why even going to previous…

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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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Locked on Avalanche Wants to Know What is Going on with the Wild! 42:41

4m ago42:41

42:41

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Chris and Kyle from Locked on Avalanche put Seth in the guest chair to ask about the offseason for the Minnesota Wild! They discuss the transition from last year to this year, drafting Zeev Buium in the first round, signing Yakov Trenin, and the direction the team is looking to go while keeping Kirill Kaprizov'…

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

12m ago27:50

27:50

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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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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Sizing Up the Central Part 2! 26:36

8m ago26:36

26:36

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins the show to finish his Central Division rankings! We start with the St. Louis Blues at 5, move to the Minnesota Wild at number six and round things out with Utah at 7 and Chicago at 8. We also discuss the different division tiers with Dallas, Nashville, Colorado and Winnipeg b…

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Sizing Up the Central Division Part 1 29:59

11d ago29:59

29:59

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to take a deep look at the Central Division, and which teams made the most improvements so far in the offseason. We start at the top with the Dallas Stars, who still boast the best depth in the division. We move to Nashville, who had one of the busiest offseasons of any team i…

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Breaking Down Brad Bombardir's Development Camp Media Availability! 39:46

5d ago39:46

39:46

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we break down Director of Player Development Brad Bombardir's media availability from Wild Development Camp. We discuss Brad's comments on Zeev Buium, including how close Buium is to playing at the NHL level and what his strongest skills are. We also discuss Charlie Stramel, Danila Yurov, Liam Ohgren, Rasmus Ku…

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If Dean Evason Lands in Columbus, will Freddy Gaudreau Follow? 38:57

3d ago38:57

38:57

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by discussing Dean Evason being a finalist for the Columbus Blue Jackets head coaching job. We discuss the hurdles Columbus is having to work through with the candidates still in the running because they are all under contract for the upcoming season by their former teams. We discuss what this could me…

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A More Optimal 2025-26 Roster is Just a Few Tweaks Away 32:16

4d ago32:16

32:16

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we turn our sights to 2025-26 to look at how a few simple tweaks could lead to a much more optimal lineup. We take a look at a proposed roster from Twitter that features: Kirill Kaprizov-Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy Danila Yurov-Marco Rossi-Liam Ohgren Mats Zuccarello-Marat Khusnutdinov-Riley Heidt Yakov Trenin…

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

4d ago32:50

32:50

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

5d ago24:11

24:11

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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Declan Chisholm Signs One Year Deal for 2024-25! 43:04

8d ago43:04

43:04

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we recap the news that Declan Chisholm signed a 1 year deal to stay with the Wild after being acquired via waiver claim from the Winnipeg Jets. We look at the areas Chisholm was able to help the Wild last year, and how he quickly leapfrogged Alex Goligoski and Jon Merrill on th…

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

8d ago27:36

27:36

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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The Top Ten Minnesota Wild Prospects! 40:53

8d ago40:53

40:53

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to roll through his top 10 Minnesota Wild prospects! We discuss where the likes of Liam Ohgren, Danila Yurov, Zeev Buium, Jesper Wallstedt and others rank in a very deep Minnesota Wild prospect pool! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: h…

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From the Mars Hotel 50: Ship of Fools 2:22:04

14d ago2:22:04

2:22:04

The Grateful Deadcast welcomes back Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay for the season finale, digs into “Ship of Fools,” and visits the set for the Grateful Dead Movie, aka the Dead’s five “retirement” shows at Winterland in 1974, with heads who attended. Guests: Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Ron Rakow, Ned Lagin, David Grisman, Elvis Costello, Steve Brown, …

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An Audit of the Minnesota Wild Salary Cap Situation 34:37

10d ago34:37

34:37

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we audit the Minnesota Wild salary cap situation to see what they actually have available for 2025-26! We add in upcoming extensions as well as expected ELCs that will be on roster to see if it is true that there will be money available to pursue a top six upgrade. We also look at the trade protections on vario…

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

11d ago26:02

26:02

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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Which Wild Prospects Could Provide Biggest Immediate Impact? 34:26

11d ago34:26

34:26

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins the show as we look at which Wild prospects will provide the most immediate impact. We discuss Jesper Wallstedt, Danila Yurov, Zeev Buium and Riley Heidt, as well as Liam Ohgren, Marat Khusnutdinov and how they slot in. We also discuss the defensive side and who among those players could rise t…

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

11d ago28:20

28:20

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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Does Yakov Trenin Mean a Current Forward Will be Traded? 32:11

12d ago32:11

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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the signing of Yakov Trenin. We look at why, just like many recent signings and extensions, on it's own Trenin is a fine add for the Minnesota Wild. We discuss the attitude he brings as well as his ability to contribute on the Penalty Kill, but why his arrival further clouds a muddled bottom six pict…

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

12d ago26:45

26:45

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

23d 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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How Zeev Buium Fell to Minnesota! 41:33

22d ago41:33

41:33

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we recap a very successful 2024 Draft Class for the Wild! We discuss how Zeev Buium fell to the Wild, and why no matter what Philadelphia says it looks like they fumbled the bag by not selecting Buium due to his "lack of size". We also discuss some initial thoughts on the other top pick…

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

15d ago6:04

6:04

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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Minnesota Wild Draft Zeev Buium in 2024 NHL Draft 4:41

26d ago4:41

4:41

Minnesota Wild Draft Zeev Buium in 2024 NHL Draft The Minnesota Wild have selected Zeev Buium with the twelfth pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOWild?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Join our Discord Server: …

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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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Ryan Suter is adding a Second Buyout to his Resume 38:12

15d ago38:12

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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to look at potential businesses that could take over naming rights for Xcel Energy Center once their lease is up after the 2024-25 season. We look at Minnesota based businesses, as well as other larger brands that could be interested. Seth and Isha also discuss Ryan Suter bein…

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

15d ago8:51

8:51

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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A Simulated Minnesota Wild Draft War Room! 33:21

16d ago33:21

33:21

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we jump into the war room and talk our way through various draft scenarios for the Minnesota Wild. We look at recent mock drafts, with options for defensemen sliding to 13 such as Carter Yakemchuk or Anton Silayev. We also discuss forward options if the top defensemen all are gone before the Wild pick, such as …

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Could Ville Husso's Contract Remove Detroit from Possible Filip Gustavsson Trade Destinations? 32:26

17d ago32:26

32:26

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by looking at Detroit's efforts to open up additional cap space yesterday that just so happens to be almost all of Filip Gustavsson's cap hit. We look at their lack of quality goalies on roster, but also discuss today's rumors that John Gibson is on the block and Detroit being involved in discussions f…

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Zeev Buium, Zayne Parekh and Liam Greentree Draft Profiles! 41:02

22d ago41:02

41:02

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the draft profiles for Zeev Buium, Zayne Parekh and Liam Greentree ahead of the NHL Draft on Friday! We discuss Buium's pedigree and impressive all around game. We discuss the impressive offense Parekh brings to the table and Liam Greentree's size and shot combination. We do also discuss some areas o…

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The Wild Should be Taking Notes on Edmonton's Penalty Kill Success 37:48

19d ago37:48

37:48

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we start by gearing up for the NHL Draft on Friday. We talk about the need to draft best player available, as opposed to drafting for specific needs. We look at the areas the Wild should target depending on the board and how it plays out, such as defense and goaltending. We move to what…

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A Look Back at 13th Overall Picks in NHL History! 43:54

21d ago43:54

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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins as we take a look at 13th overall picks in NHL Draft History. We look at some of the biggest hits from that spot in the draft, and the misses. No year left unturned. Who will the Wild select at 13? Only time will tell! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Su…

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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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BREAKING NEWS: Adam Beckman Traded to New Jersey for Graeme Clarke 31:20

26d ago31:20

31:20

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we say goodbye to Adam Beckman as he was traded to New Jersey. We look at Beckman's stats, and why it never seemed like he was put in a position to get meaningful minutes here. We discuss what Graeme Clarke brings to the table, including a look at his dynamic shot. We discuss the opportunities he could challeng…

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

23d ago9:58

9:58

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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Potential Free Agent Names the Wild Should Consider! 34:58

23d ago34:58

34:58

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we go Ballin on a Budget ahead of Free Agency starting on July 1st! We take a look at secondary free agents (not named Jake Guentzel, Steven Stamkos, Sam Reinhart or David Perron) that the Wild should consider if we operate under the parameters that they have to get somebody! We start with Adam Foegele, fresh o…

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

24d ago26:20

26:20

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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