Best Rachel Donner Podcasts (2024)

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GM Danny Briere speaks on Philadelphia Flyers Pre-Draft Prep - Are they ready? 31:11

2h ago31:11

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On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the trade rumors around the Philadelphia Flyers leading up to the NHL Draft Is a deal with the Ottawa Senators for Jakub Chychrun on the table? We then dig more into GM Daniel Briere’s pre-draft remarks. What is their strategy? How do they plan to tackle free agency and the cap? What’s their approach to draf…

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

7h 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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Philadelphia Flyers Dream Draft Picks: Dream Selections and Reaches worth the risk 29:34

8h ago29:34

29:34

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms extending head coach Ian Laperrière for two more years. Then we look at potential reach picks and dream picks in this year’s NHL draft. We look at guys that could maybe fall to 12th overall or 32nd overall in the first round, as well as guys we’d take a risk on that prognosticators …

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

18h 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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Flyers Preseason schedule is here! Plus, the state of NHL Marketing & Your Mailbag Questions 33:23

2d ago33:23

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Flyers preseason schedule. How does it differ from past years? Then we dig into the state of NHL Marketing. What did they do right this season and are they making the right kind of progress to grow the game to a wider audience? Plus we answer your mailbag questions on potential NHL Draft picks, our look ba…

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Connor McDavid Continues his Historic Postseason! 32:22

2d 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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Adam Ginning signs 2 year extension: How have his and other recent draft classes turned out for the Flyers? 30:32

3d ago30:32

30:32

On today's show Russ & Rachel break down the Adam Ginning contract extension. Was it the right move for him and the Flyers? Then we look at the Flyers draft classes for 2018, 2019, and 2020. How have they fared so far? Is there any untapped potential? Who were the biggest surprises both good and bad? Listener Poll of the Week: Which Flyers draft cl…

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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

4d 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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Flyers make another tall signing; Plus, How with the Flyers & the Fans Cope? An Ode to Capfriendly 29:15

4d ago29:15

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On today's episode, Russ & Rachel break down the Rodrigo Abols signing. What does he bring to the team and what’s his role? We also discuss the sale of Capfriendly to the Washington Captials. What will we miss about the site and where do we go from here? What do the Flyers need to do to get in a better position this offseason or does it matter? Fin…

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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

7d ago36:56

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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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Philadelphia Flyers NHL Draft options at 32nd Overall 29:31

6d ago29:31

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On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss potential NHL Draft picks for the Flyers with their pick from the Florida Panthers in the first round at 32nd overall. We look at two guys that our Locked on NHL colleagues picked ahead of us that could drop (Cole Beaudoin & Charlie Elick) , and two guys that could be on the rise (Lucas Pettersson & Dominik …

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

7d 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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Philadelphia Flyers Season in Review: Egor Zamula 31:18

7d ago31:18

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel look at Egor Zamula’s season in review. We dig into his place in the lineup, special teams usage, defensive pairings, and standout skills. We suggest what his role should be moving forward and if he can be a regular part of the top six next season. Then we answer your questions on how players get paid, what kind of te…

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Locked on NHL 2024 Mock Draft: Who did we select for our Philadelphia Flyers? 31:05

8d ago31:05

31:05

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss our mock draft strategy for the Locked on NHL Mock Draft relative to what the Flyers could and should do for the first round of this year’s NHL Draft. We go through our Locked on NHL colleague’s picks and name our selections for the Flyers at 12th overall and 32nd overall. Listener Poll of the Week: Which NHL …

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

8d 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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Are The Oilers In Trouble After Game 2 Of The Stanley Cup Final? 34:17

9d 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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What’s the outlook for the San Jose Sharks with presumptive first overall Macklin Celebrini? Is there room for a Flyers/Sharks deal? 32:11

10d ago32:11

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On today's show Russ & Rachel welcome Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now and NBC Sports Bay Area to discuss the San Jose Sharks rebuild. How does it relate to what the Flyers are doing, how does the team change with Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini, and are there deals to be made at the draft between the Flyers and Sharks? Listener Poll of the Week:…

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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

11d 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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Which NHL Draft prospects stood out at the NHL Draft Combine and did the Flyers take note? 29:25

10d ago29:25

29:25

On today's episode, Russ & Rachel discuss the NHL Draft Combine. Who stood out amongst the NHL Draft prospects, who did the Flyers interview, and what else did we learn to prepare for the draft. Finally, we present our offseason weekly listener poll question & name our Nemesis of the Week. Listener Poll of the Week: Which NHL team’s rebuild is look…

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

14d ago32:05

32:05

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 Preview - What can the Philadelphia Flyers learn from the Florida Panthers & Edmonton Oilers? 31:17

13d ago31:17

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On today’s show, Russ and Rachel preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. What are the differences between these teams, what are their paths to have reached the Final, and who has the advantage? We also see what the Flyers can glean from each team in its rebuild and what lessons we can learn. Plus your poll re…

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

14d 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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A New Era of Orange from the Flyers perspective & a 2024 NHL Draft Combine preview 30:32

15d ago30:32

30:32

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Flyers press conference held yesterday regarding Year One of the New Era of Orange from CEO Dan Hilferty & Team President Keith Jones. We address their comments on the rebuild, stadium complex, the business side of things, Matvei Michkov, and more. We then preview the NHL Draft combine, looking at what goe…

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

15d 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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Philadelphia Flyers New Era of Orange Year One - Was it a success? 28:43

16d ago28:43

28:43

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Flyers organizational New Era of Orange branding, mission, and communication. Was it a success? What questions do we have for Flyers CEO Dan Hilferty and President Keith Jones for today? What do we hope they address and what are the goals for year two? Then we answer your questions on a potential draft tra…

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

16d 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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Philadelphia Flyers Season in Review: Ryan Poehling 29:04

17d ago29:04

29:04

On today's show Russ & Rachel discuss Flyers forward Ryan Poehling’s season in review. We look at his rise to the 3rd line, the new contract, and usage over the season.Then we look at goals for next season including maximizing his skills, scoring benchmarks, and longevity with the Flyers. We also get into the Memorial Cup final, the Stanley Cup Fin…

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

18d ago33:30

33:30

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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A look back at the Sergei Bobrovsky tenure with the Flyers; Should the Flyers sign their remaining prospect defensemen? 29:10

18d ago29:10

29:10

On today's episode, Russ & Rachel discuss the Florida Panthers second trip to the Stanley Cup Final in as many years. What role does Bob play on the team’s success and do we look back differently on his time in Philadelphia now? We also review the unsigned prospect defensemen and ask what their chances are of getting signed and where they’d fit int…

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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

21d ago36:36

36:36

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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Philadelphia Flyers Unsigned Prospects: Looking for potential from Devin Kaplan & Santeri Sulku 30:57

21d ago30:57

30:57

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the Flyers current unsigned prospects that have never gotten a contract. What is the likelihood of them getting contracts, and who has the biggest potential as of now? We also look deeper into Devin Kaplan and Santeri Sulku, two promising forwards at the time of their drafts. Where do they stand now? Plus yo…

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The NHL's final four are proving why we have two tied conference finals 29:21

21d ago29:21

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Join Hunter Hodies and Nick Zararis as they break down both series of the NHL's conference finals. The New York Rangers have taken a beating through four games against the Florida Panthers, but timely goal-scoring and the superb goaltending of Igor Shesterkin has kept them right in the mix as Florida's superstars Alexander Barkov and Sam Reinhart h…

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2024 NHL Draft Depth & A closer look at draft prospect forwards Andrew Basha & Igor Chernyshov 30:24

22d ago30:24

30:24

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the depth of this 2024 NHL Draft class. What should the Flyers do with their late round picks this year and how does next year’s crop of picks affect that strategy? We also dig into forwards Igor Chernyshov of the KHL & Andrew Basha of the Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL. Listener Poll of the Week: Which NHL Te…

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Florida Panthers Win Game 4, Pull Even With New York Rangers In Eastern Conference Final 35:25

22d ago35:25

35:25

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 NHL Metropolitan Division: How does the Philadelphia Flyers competition look this offseason? 30:52

23d ago30:52

30:52

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the state of the other teams in the Metro division this offseason. What moves have been made so far and how do the Flyers fit into the equation? Then we answer your questions on Matvei Michkov, Emil Andrae, draft picks, and more! Listener Poll of the Week: Which NHL Team is most likely to make a big splash at …

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The Dallas Stars Overcome A Two Goal Deficit In Game Three Of The Western Conference Finals 31:33

24d ago31:33

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The Dallas Stars overcame a slow start in the first period to take the advantage in the Western Conference Finals over the Edmonton Oilers. Seth Toupal of Locked on Wild and JD Young of Locked on Sharks examine Roope Hintz's return to the Stars lineup and how it unlocked Jason Robertson's big night. We also discuss if the Oilers gave one away but n…

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Philadelphia Flyers Season in Review: Tyson Foerster 29:03

24d ago29:03

29:03

On today's show Russ & Rachel discuss Flyers forward Tyson Foerster’s season in review. We look at his progression over the course of the season, that 2nd half surge, his solid defensive play. Then we look at goals for next season including power play usage, scoring benchmarks, and more. We also get into the Travis Konecny contract negotiations and…

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The Rangers Win in OT, the Stars Even their Series and the Canucks Face a Critical Offseason 33:03

25d ago33:03

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The New York Rangers took the lead in their Stanley Cup Playoff series with the Florida Panthers in dramatic fashion on a goal by Alex Wennberg. Jon Chik of Locked On New York Rangers discusses how the Rangers got it done and what it will take to win this intense and evenly-matched series to get to the Cup Final. The Dallas Stars managed to even th…

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Matvei Michkov speaks! Will the Flyers prospect come over to the NHL and how should the Flyers plan? 29:37

25d ago29:37

29:37

On today's episode, Russ & Rachel discuss the latest with Philadelphia Flyers prospect forward Matvei Michkov. With him quelling any rumors of a conflict with his KHL club, what does the future hold? We discuss the changing possibilities and how the Flyers should plan. We also check in on Men’s Worlds and the Memorial Cup with our London Knights pr…

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Connor McDavid Scores 2 OT Winner, NHL Coaching Carousel Keeps Turning 29:21

28d ago29:21

29:21

Connor McDavid scored the game winner in double overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 1-0 lead in their series with the Dallas Stars. We discuss the impact of Edmonton winning Game 1 and what to expect for the rest of the series. Plus, can the New York Rangers bounce back from a physical, 3-0 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of their Stanley…

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The NHL Coaching Carousel & how John Tortorella fits in the current coaching landscape 30:56

28d ago30:56

30:56

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the latest news around the NHL with coaching hires, including Sheldon Keefe in New Jersey, Craig Berube for the Toronto Maple Leafs as well as former Flyers player Rick Tocchet winning the Jack Adams award this year. We look at how John Tortorella fared in the voting, what the future may hold for him and wha…

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NHL conference final conversation and preview | Conn Smythe Candidate snake draft 31:05

29d ago31:05

31:05

The NHL playoffs are down to just four teams, the New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars, and Edmonton Oilers. Topics include why game one of Rangers-Panthers was closer than a 3-0 final score would indicate and how the Rangers can better adjust for game 2. Over in the Western Conference, the slight favorite Dallas Stars are set to host t…

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The top 2024 NHL Draft Eligible players from the USNTDP: Where would they fit on the Flyers draft board? 30:54

29d ago30:54

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss some of the top prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft currently on the USNTDP team. We dive into the pros & cons for Teddy Stiga – LW, Brodie Ziemer – RW, Christian Humphreys – RW, Nicholas Kempf – G, and more! Listener Poll of the Week: Given Craig Berube’s hire as the new Toronto Maple Leafs head coach, Which ex …

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NHL Eastern Conference Final Preview + Tampa Bay Lightning Trade For Ryan McDonagh 32:26

29d ago32:26

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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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Philadelphia Flyers Season in Review: Cam York 30:19

1M ago30:19

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the season that was for Flyers defenseman Cam York. Where did he improve, what did he bring to that top pairing with Travis Sanheim, where can he improve and what should his goals be for next season? Then we answer your questions on Denver Barkey, Noah Cates,the biggest rival and roadblock to the Flyers potent…

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What is Next for Vancouver and Who Wins the Western Conference Finals? 32:22

1M ago32:22

32:22

On today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and JD Young recap an eventful Game 7 between Edmonton and Vancouver. Seth and JD look at why a slow start doomed the Canucks, and why they needed their biggest stars to take over with Brock Boeser out of the lineup. Seth and JD discuss the controversial goalie interference decisions and why replay i…

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How the Flyers could support Matvei Michkov; Plus, goals for the Flyers prospect Defensemen 32:18

1M ago32:18

32:18

On today's show Russ & Rachel discuss the ideal scenario if Matvei Michkov does come over and play with the Flyers next season. What would the support system need to look like and what linemates would we recommend? Do they need to look outside the organization? We also look at some of the teams left in the playoffs and look for clues for the right …

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The Oilers Force Game 7, the Leafs Have a New Coach and the Avalanche Are Disappointed 32:04

1M ago32:04

32:04

The Edmonton Oilers came through to win Game 6 and force a 7th and deciding game in their Stanley Cup Playoff series with the Vancouver Canucks. Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers joins us to discuss the keys to winning the series and which matchups favor the Oilers in the seventh game. The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Craig Berube to be their new …

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Flyers Prospect Rumors: Matvei Michkov & Alexsei Kolosov; Plus, what to do with the current Flyers Forward prospects 28:49

1M ago28:49

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On today's episode, Russ & Rachel discuss the rumors surrounding Philadelphia Flyers top prospect Matvei Michkov & goaltender Alexsei Kolosov. Is there truth to them and what are the pros & cons of each playing in North America vs in the KHL. Then we look at the Flyers prospect forward. What should their role & goals be for next season. Finally, we…

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Rangers Advance On Chris Kreider Hat Trick, Critical Games Ahead 33:39

1M ago33:39

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The New York Rangers became the first team to advance to the Conference Final as they scored a big comeback win to eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes. We discuss Chris Kreider's hat trick that led the way and we discuss where the Hurricanes go from here as they have a lot of players who will be free agents this offseason. Erica L. Ayala joins us for…

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