Best Jay Staal Podcasts (2024)

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

2d 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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Who's the best NHL first overall pick of the last ten years? 31:39

27m ago31:39

31:39

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

1h ago32:18

32:18

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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Western Conference Breakout Candidates From Each Team 39:00

41m 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

6d ago34:32

34:32

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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An Early Look at the NHL Free Agent Class of 2025 33:27

25m ago33:27

33:27

The NHL has a star studded potential free agent class next summer with star players like Leon Draisaitl., Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner and John Tavares heading the list. But what are these players worth if they hit the open market and how can some of these teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers fit them under the …

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Power Ranking NHL team's next five years 36:55

19m ago36:55

36:55

Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this episode of Locked on NHL for an in-depth conversation about the future of the NHL over the next five years and power ranking the futures of all 32 franchises. What teams are well positioned going into the near future to move into the contender class and who's currently a contender with hard decision…

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RFA signings bonanza, Laine requests trade, & Eric Staal announces retirement 30:29

10d ago30:29

30:29

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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Why Calgary, St. Louis and Anaheim need to Pick a Direction! 32:12

1d ago32:12

32:12

On today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and JD Young discuss three Western Conference teams in need of a jolt. We start with the Calgary Flames, who find themselves beginning a rebuild but saddled with contracts that are nearly unmovable. We move to the St. Louis Blues who are in need of a shuffle of their defens…

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The Flyers Make a Big Splash, the Blue Jackets Make Laine Available and the Stars Hope to Keep Contending 32:21

13d ago32:21

32:21

The Philadelphia Flyers have been active in late July, signing Matvei Michkov to a deal and bringing him over from Russia while giving a huge extension to Travis Konecny that will keep him in Philadelphia for the rest of his prime. Rachel Donner of Locked On Flyers joins us to discuss how much better the Flyers will be after these moves and what to…

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Summer Signings Surprise the NHL 33:20

4d ago33:20

33:20

The calendar may say late July but NHL teams have been busy in recent days with some big signings. The Philadelphia Flyers inked Travis Konecny to an eight-year extension worth an AAV of $8.75 million. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres signed goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a new contract and the New York Islanders avoided arbitration by signing forward…

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Ranking the last ten Stanley Cup Champions 34:48

26m ago34:48

34:48

Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this episode of Locked on NHL for a wide-ranging conversation power ranking the last ten Stanley Cup champions on a variety of criteria including: regular season success, difficulty of postseason opponents, strength of playoff performance, roster talent and the narrative surrounding their win. Support Us…

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

17d ago31:31

31:31

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

10d 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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How Long Can the Red Wings Rebuild, the Jets Have More to Do and the Ducks Are Younger Yet Again 36:39

20d ago36:39

36:39

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

23d ago31:32

31:32

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

24d ago43:08

43:08

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

26d 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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The Colorado Avalanche Have 2 Big Issues; the Seattle Kraken Regroup While the Carolina Hurricanes Adjust to Change 32:38

27d ago32:38

32:38

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

18d ago31:01

31:01

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

26d ago36:25

36:25

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

1M 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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Western Conference Contenders, Pretenders, and Basement Teams 32:46

1M 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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The Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights Have Seen Big Changes Lately 30:45

1M ago30:45

30:45

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

1M 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

1M 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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NHL Eastern Conference Free Agency + Trade Recap 41:41

1M 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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Barry Trotz went Big Fish Hunting on Day One of Free Agency! 34:50

1M 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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The NHL Draft Is In the Books and Free Agency Starts Today As Teams Make Big Changes 32:01

1M 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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The NHL Draft Starts Tonight, the Awards Have Been Handed Out and Rules Changes are on the Way Next Season 28:46

1M ago28:46

28:46

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

1M 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

2M ago37:41

37:41

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

2M 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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Can the Edmonton Oilers Complete an Historic Comeback Plus Signings and Trade Rumors Around the NHL 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

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

2M 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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Cup Final going six + Devils bolster net with Markstrom trade 37:00

2M 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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Connor McDavid Continues his Historic Postseason! 32:22

2M 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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The Edmonton Oilers Stay Alive but the Florida Panthers Remain One Win Away While Utah Gets It's Colors 32:41

2M ago32:41

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The Edmonton Oilers stayed alive with an 8-1 blowout win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals led by Connor McDavid. But what will it take to win Game 5 and get the series back to Edmonton and what was different about Game 4? Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers joins us to discuss why the Oilers were able to get on the winning…

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The Florida Panthers Are One Win Away from their First Stanley Cup Plus a Busy Time in Women's Hockey 36:56

2M ago36:56

36:56

The Florida Panthers held on for a 4-3 win in Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Final series against the Edmonton Oilers to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. The Panthers are now one win away from winning the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. The goaltending of Sergei Bobrovsky and defensive depth have helped the Panthers limit Connor McDavid and …

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Can the Oilers make the Stanley Cup final a series against the Florida Panthers? 31:26

2M ago31:26

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Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies on this episode of Locked on NHL where they breakdown the Stanley Cup final through two games and why the Florida Panthers have been so successful against the Edmonton Oilers through steadfast defense and rock solid goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky. If the Oilers are going to prolong this series, it starts…

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The Florida Panthers Are Two Wins Away From The Stanley Cup 34:53

2M ago34:53

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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! 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. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed …

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Are The Oilers In Trouble After Game 2 Of The Stanley Cup Final? 34:17

2M ago34:17

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On today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and JD Young discuss whether the Edmonton Oilers are in trouble after falling 2-0 against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. We start by discussing how the Oilers' offense has struggled to find goals despite outplaying the Panthers in game one, how the Panthers shut down the Oilers in gam…

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The Florida Panthers Take a 1-0 Lead Over the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final While Sidney Crosby Negotiates a New Deal 32:25

2M ago32:25

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The Florida Panthers won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals over the Edmonton Oilers behind strong goaltending by Sergei Bobrovsky and some timely goal scoring. Armando Velez of Locked On Panthers joins us to discuss how the Panthers were able to keep Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and company off the scoreboard and what it will take for the Cats to …

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Is the Corey Perry Stanley Cup Final Curse Real? The Oilers Certainly Hope Not 32:05

2M ago32:05

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The Stanley Cup Finals will get under way Saturday and we've got you covered. We have our fearless predictions for the series and discuss the "curse" of Corey Perry who is in his fourth final in the last five years but has lost the last three with three different teams. Is the Corey Perry curse real? The Oilers certainly hope not. Plus how will the…

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Stanley Cup Final Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers | Predictions & Analysis 28:53

2M ago28:53

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Join Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies for an in-depth breakdown as to why both the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are capable of prevailing in the Stanley Cup final. In this episode, we break down the highly anticipated matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. Whether it's Edmonton's all-world star power or Florida's overwh…

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Florida Panthers Will Win The Stanley Cup IF... 37:00

2M ago37:00

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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! 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. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed …

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It's Time for Connor McDavid to Own the Stanley Cup Final! 35:32

2M ago35:32

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On today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and JD Young look at the road to the Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers. They discuss the slow start that led to the dismissal of Jay Woodcroft and how Kris Knoblach has helped stabilize things on both sides of the puck since he took over. Seth and JD look at what led to the Oilers gaining the…

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The Stanley Cup Finals Matchup Is Set as the Oilers and Panthers Square Off, the Rangers Fall Short 33:30

2M ago33:30

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The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 2006. Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers joins us to discuss how Edmonton bested Dallas and the key contributions of Stuart Skinner and Evan Bouchard in addition to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Plus we look ahead to what it will take for …

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The Florida Panthers Are One Win Away from Returning the Stanley Cup Final while the PWHL Crowns it's first Champion 36:36

2M ago36:36

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The Florida Panthers Are One Win Away from Returning the Stanley Cup Final as they lead their series with the New York Rangers 3-2. We discuss how the Panthers have stifled the high-powered Rangers attack and whether they can close things out at home in Game 6. The PWHL Crowns it's first Champion as Erica L. Ayala joins us for our bi-weekly Women's…

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