Best Ross Levitan Podcasts (2024)

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Gabriel Eliasson Interview: Being Drafted By The Ottawa Senators, Playing Mean + More! 43:19

2h ago43:19

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It’s Interview Season on Locked On Senators! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan kick off our interviews with a very big guest, Gabriel Eliasson! We ask the Ottawa Senators 2024 2nd round pick about his experience at Dev Camp, being drafted by the Sens and how did he get so mean on the ice? We also have #FriendOfTheShow Kevin Lee on the show for a Boot…

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

7h 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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Trade For Rutger McGroarty?: Remaining Targets For The Ottawa Senators 42:28

2h ago42:28

42:28

Are the Ottawa Senators done adding to their roster, or should they look to acquire some more talent? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan take a look at some possible targets for the Sens! Rutger McGroarty did not attend Winnipeg Jets Dev Camp and is on the trade block, is he someone the Sens would target and can they afford it? We also look at some ve…

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

3d 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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Ottawa Senators Depth Chart Taking Shape After Egor Sokolov Trade For Jan Jenìk 39:11

4d ago39:11

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Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios makes a trade to bring in one of his guys, but sends one of our guys away in return! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan break down the acquisition of Jan Jenik who played under Staios with the Hamilton Bulldogs but at the cost of losing Egor Sokolov to the Utah Hockey Club. We bid farewell to #FriendOfTheShow Egor, and …

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

4d 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

5d ago41:41

41:41

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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Ottawa Senators RFA Shane Pinto Signs Contract Extension! + Mathieu Joseph Traded To St. Louis 37:10

6d ago37:10

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Ottawa Senators fans can relax as Shane Pinto has re-signed with the Sens on a two year bridge deal at $3.75M AAV! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan break down the deal worth $7.5M total and why this is a win win situation for both the team and player! Steve Staios traded winger Mathieu Joseph and a 2025 3rd Round pick to the St. Louis Blues for Futu…

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

6d ago34:50

34:50

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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Complete Ottawa Senators Free Agency Frenzy Recap + Sens Dev Camp Roster Announced 50:31

1d ago50:31

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The Ottawa Senators were busy on Day One of Free Agency, making a number of signings plus a major trade. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller recap all the moves and discuss whether the Sens are better now than before, before turning attention to the development camp roster that was announced this morning! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscrib…

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Ottawa Senators Free Agency Update 10:25

2d ago10:25

10:25

Brandon Piller provides an afternoon update on the Ottawa Senators transactions on July 1st. The Sens trade Jakob Chychrun to the Washington Capitals for Nick Jensen and a 3rd round pick, they sign David Perron and Noah Gregor and Shane Pinto remains unsigned. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Glebe Central Pub: Your neighbourhood pub in the h…

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

8d 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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Immediate Ottawa Senators Day Two NHL Draft Reaction 41:58

4d ago41:58

41:58

The 2024 NHL Draft is complete! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan give our immediate reaction to Day 2 where the Ottawa Senators picked 5 new players! We review 39th overall: Gabriel Eliasson, 104th Overall: Lucas Ellinas, 112th Overall: Javon Moore, 117th Overall: Blake Montgomery, 136th Overall: Eerik Wallenius. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRA…

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Immediate Reaction After The 1st Round 2024 NHL Draft: Ottawa Senators Select Carter Yakemchuk 39:45

10d ago39:45

39:45

Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller provide immediate reaction following the first round of the NHL Draft!! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check out the SensCentral Merch Store! Support us by supporting our sponsors! Glebe Central Pub: Your neighbourhood pub in the heart of the Glebe. Great people, great food and…

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Ottawa Senators Draft Carter Yakemchuk in 2024 NHL Draft 5:31

5d ago5:31

5:31

Ottawa Senators Draft Carter Yakemchuk in 2024 NHL Draft The Ottawa Senators have selected Carter Yakemchuk with the seventh pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Complete 2024 NHL Draft Coverage: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc7EATKp-J1b1esOq4e-_i1NTHE7WnuH6&si=PqvES-E5XuqvgmJZ 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc7EA…

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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

10d 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

11d 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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Final 2024 NHL Draft Rankings + GM Steve Staios Confirms No Sens Buyouts 48:25

11d ago48:25

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The NHL Draft is tomorrow! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan are stoked to be heading to Las Vegas to The Sphere for the event we’ve spent months preparing for! Today we reveal our final combined rankings list and discuss which players we value. We also give our official Wishlist for the 7th Overall selection. Steve Staios spoke to the media so we re…

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2024 Ottawa Senators Off-Season Roster Reset + Trade Rumours 39:49

8d ago39:49

39:49

The Ottawa Senators have acquired their new goalie but still have lots of work to improve on the rest of lasts seasons roster! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan review where the Sens depth chart is for Forwards, Defense and Goalie’s and identify areas and possible player that need to be addressed. We also discuss the rumours surrounding Jakob Chychru…

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Ottawa Senators Acquire Reigning Vezina Trophy Winner Linus Ullmark From The Boston Bruins 37:52

9d ago37:52

37:52

The Ottawa Senators stole the spotlight of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final by acquiring the reigning Vezina Trophy winner moments before puck drop! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan are stoked to give our reaction to the Sens acquiring Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins in exchange for Joonas Korpisalo (25% retained salary), Mark Kastelic and the 2…

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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

14d 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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NHL Draft Week: Bruce Garrioch Talks Linus Ullmark Trade Rumours, Shane Pinto Negotiations 47:55

10d ago47:55

47:55

The lead up to the NHL Draft comes with lots of rumours, so to clear some of the rumours up, we brought on Ottawa’s best Insider! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan are pleased to welcome back Bruce Garrioch to the show! Bruce tells us about what he is hearing on the Ottawa Senators trading for Linus Ullmark, where the Shane Pinto contract negotiation…

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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

15d ago34:36

34:36

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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Ottawa Senators Continue AHL Re-Signings, Linus Ullmark Rumours + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 2-1 48:01

17d ago48:01

48:01

A pair of signings for the Belleville Senators! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss Nikolas Matinpalo and Jamieson Rees coming back to the organization. And we have finally made it! Our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles are completed today. #2: Ivan Demidov and #1: Macklin Celebrini! Check out all 80 of our profiles to be ready for the Draft! Fo…

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

17d 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

18d 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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Ottawa Senators Trade Rumours + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 3 48:04

14d ago48:04

48:04

Yesterday was a wild day for trades throughout the NHL, and that has intensified trade talks surrounding the Ottawa Senators! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss how the Jacob Markstrom and Darcy Kuemper trades affect the Sens pursuit of Linus Ullmark. Lots of rumours that the Philadelphia Flyers and the Sens could be trade partners as well. An…

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

14d 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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Negotiations Continue Between Shane Pinto & Ottawa Senators + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 5-4 50:42

19d ago50:42

50:42

The Ottawa Senators check off another minor league contract from their To Do List, while Shane Pinto remains unsigned. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the Bruce Garrioch report that Pinto’s camp is seeking a longer term deal but the Sens may be leaning towards a bridge deal. Maxence Guenette signs a new deal after another good season in the…

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Connor McDavid Continues his Historic Postseason! 32:22

16d 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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Does Trading For Brandon Tanev Make Sense For The Ottawa Senators? + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 7-6 44:54

16d ago44:54

44:54

So we’ve heard about the Ottawa Senators interest in Chris Tanev, but what if they tried to convince him to join the team by adding his brother? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the rumour that the Sens may look to acquire Brandon Tanev as a veteran forward and to entice Chris to come to the Nation’s Capital. We continue our 2024 NHL Draft p…

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Ottawa Senators Continue Housekeeping While Trade Rumours Run Wild + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings 9-8 38:39

21d ago38:39

38:39

Some big news coming from the Belleville Senators! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan break down the news that Head Coach David Bell has signed a two year extension after the best season in franchise history! And one of the longest serving players for the B-Sens, Cole Reinhardt also signed an extension! We continue our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles…

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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

22d ago32:41

32:41

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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Ottawa Senators Spring Members Summit Recap + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 11-10 47:52

20d ago47:52

47:52

The Ottawa Senators held their Spring Members Summit yesterday and we have a Boots on the Ground Report from one our favourite Citizens! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan invite Nick Spence onto the show to tell us about some merch sales, changes to the CTC and the Angus Crookshank extension announcement! We continue our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profi…

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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

24d 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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Ottawa Senators Agree To 1-Year Extension With RFA Angus Crookshank + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 13-12 40:17

25d ago40:17

40:17

Finally some off-season news for Ottawa Senators players! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan react to the news of one player staying while another returns home to Europe. #FriendOfTheShow Angus Crookshank signed a one year extension so we discuss his role in this franchise and Jiri Smejkal returns home to the Czechia League. We also discuss if Patrik …

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

21d ago31:26

31:26

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

26d ago34:53

34:53

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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Should The Ottawa Senators Consider Trading Up From 7th Overall? + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 15-14 44:14

26d ago44:14

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Sure the Stanley Cup Finals are still underway, but we are obsessed with the 2024 NHL Draft! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan take a look at the Locked On NHL Network’s officially mock draft where we selected Sam Dickinson at 7th overall and Charlie Elick at 25th overall. And we have the discussion: Should the Sens trade up in the draft? We continue…

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Should The Ottawa Senators Consider Trading Down From 7th Overall? + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 17-16 42:12

23d ago42:12

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A lot of chatter about what prospect the Ottawa Senators should select at 7th overall at the 2024 NHL Draft, but should the Sens consider trading down to acquire more draft capital? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss if this draft is deep enough to warrant a trade down. We continue our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles with two controversial pl…

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

23d 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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Does A Trade For Flames Goalie Jacob Markstrom Make Sense For Senators? + NHL Draft Rankings: 20-18 47:36

28d ago47:36

47:36

If you hear a rumour about a goalie being traded, chances are the Ottawa Senators are in the mix. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the rumour that Sens GM Steve Staios is in talks with the Calgary Flames to acquire Jacob Markstrom. Is this something the Sens could realistically pull off, can they outbid other teams who are also looking for a…

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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

29d ago32:25

32:25

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

1M 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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Ottawa Senators Off-Season Forward Targets + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 23-21 44:46

1M ago44:46

44:46

Veterans and work ethic are a common theme. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller go over their list of potential Sens off-season trade and signing targets, discussing who would fit and which players realistically could end up in Ottawa! Then, we're back to our 2024 NHL Draft Rankings with #23 E.J. Emery, #22 Jett Luchanko and #21 Sacha Boisvert. Follow …

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

1M ago28:53

28:53

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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Which UFA Defensemen Should The Ottawa Senators Target? + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 26-24 36:55

1M ago36:55

36:55

Team Defense has to improve for the Ottawa Senators. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller continue their Off-Season Target list looking at defensemen today. Are any of the top options realistic? Then, we get back to our 2024 NHL Draft Rankings with #26 Nikita Artamonov, #25 Terik Parascak and #24 Emil Hemming. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subs…

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

1M ago37:00

37:00

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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Assessing The NHL Off-Season Goalie Market: Trade vs Free Agency + 2024 NHL Draft Rankings: 29-27 46:41

1M ago46:41

46:41

The Sens simply cannot run it back in goal, can they? Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller look at some of the names rumoured to be available this off-season. We weigh the benefits of signing a (cheaper) goalie in Free Agency vs trading assets to get an established starter and more. Then, it's back to our NHL Draft Rankings with profiles on #29: Leo Sah…

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

1M ago35:32

35:32

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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