*Could the Vancouver Canucks actually trade up to the 2nd overall pick?!* 🤯 The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery has left the Canucks at 3rd overall, but is that enough to land a franchise-altering talent like Ivar Stenberg? In this video, we break down the *BLOCKBUSTER trade scenario* that could see Vancouver moving up to the #2 spot. *We’re diving deep into:* ✅ *The Trade Package:* What would it actually take to convince the Sharks to move down ✅ *The Target:* Why trading up for a specific elite prospect is the aggressive move the Canucks _need_ to make right now ✅ *The Impact:* How a top-2 selection changes the trajectory of the Vancouver Canucks' roster for years to come. The Canucks are in a prime position to be aggressive. Does whomever becomes the new General Manager have another massive move up their sleeve? Let’s look at the assets, the rumors, and the logic behind a potential draft day shocker! *What do YOU think?* Would you give up the assets to move from 3rd to 2nd? Who is your "must-have" player in this draft? Let me know in the comments! 💬👇 ARTICLE: https://canucksarmy.com/news/3-thoughts-vancouver-canucks-falling-3rd-overall-2026-nhl-entry-draft *Support The Line Change:* 🔥 Become a Member for _exclusive_ perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2S5HLOK4sReNm3FZpg_1zg/join *Don't forget to:* ✅ *SUBSCRIBE* for more Canucks trade rumors, draft analysis, and NHL news! 🔔 *HIT THE BELL* so you never miss a live stream or breaking news update. 👍 *LIKE THE VIDEO* if you want to see the Canucks make a big splash! INTRO & OUTRO: Music from Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/purple-world License code: S3ZB5DGW2S2IU9GL Presented by: DraftKings Use PROMO Code THPN tinyurl.com/DKSBTHPN Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That's code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 hundred dollars in Bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings - The Crown is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine) In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling. Call triple eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resorts. Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. 21 plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive bonus bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources see DKNG.co/audio. Limited time offer Be sure to check out GASSY JACK ART! Gassy Jack Art produces hockey prints on archival paper and canvas that have been rated to last over 100 years. Their product range features a variety of players from different teams including Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, and more. GET YOURS TODAY! https://gassyjackart.com GET YOUR LINE CHANGE MERCH HERE: https://thelinechangepodcast.threadless.com/ CHECK OUT THE HOCKEY PODCAST NETWORK: https://thehockeypodcastnetwork.com FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: instagram.com/thelinechange Twitter / X: https://x.com/LineChangeVAN TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thetlcpodcast Facebook: Search 'The Line Change' to find our Facebook page Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/thelinechange.bsky.social BE A PART THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORD: IT'S FREE! https://discord.gg/8vp9QQX5Wz CHECK US OUT ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheLineChangeVAN FIND US ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ONsO3NvKDW1zaaO31gvmo FIND US ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-line-change/id1798678329 For all media inquiries please email us at thelinechangepod@gmail.com Anaheim Ducks Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Columbus Blue Jackets Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks Seattle Kraken St. Louis Blues Tampa Bay Lightning Toronto Maple Leafs Utah Mammoth Vancouver Canucks Vegas Golden Knights Washington Capitals #canucks #vancouvercanucks #sanjosesharks #nhldraft #nhldraftlottery #ivarstenberg #nhl #hockey #hockeytalk #tradetalk #nhlnewstoday #nhltraderumors #nhltrade #nhltrades #nhlprospects #canucksnews #canuckshighlights #nhlnews #newvideo #nhlhighlights #vancouverhockey
Michigan State Spartans shake up their football future with enticing non-conference showdowns against Oklahoma State, Cincinnati, and Duquesne—plus a primetime battle with Notre Dame. Could these gettable Power Four matchups reignite Spartan fans' hopes under coach Eric Morris, or are tougher times ahead as the Big Ten gauntlet intensifies? Matt Sheehan breaks down the playoff implications of a potential 24-team College Football Playoff and what it means for Michigan State’s postseason dreams. The discussion features sharp takes on recent scheduling news, roster dynamics, and the intriguing transfer of Divine Ugochukwu to Will Wade’s LSU Tigers. Are the Spartans setting the stage for a surprise resurgence, or just trying to survive one of college football’s toughest slates? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSpartans?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games. The Buffalo Sabres handled the Boston Bruins. Now they meet in Round 2 and this might be the most exciting series left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down every second-round matchup and explain why the NHL is entering a brand new era. What's covered: Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres : Why this series could go seven games and what each team needs to do differently after Buffalo's dominant Game 1 win Jacob Dobes : How the Canadiens goalie stood tall in a Game 7 against a Tampa Bay Lightning team that threw everything at him Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky: Montreal's stars have been quiet at even strength. Can they show up against Buffalo's elite defense? Alex Lyon vs Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Why the Buffalo Sabres might have the deepest goaltending tandem left in the playoffs Zach Benson, Ryan McLeod, Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway: Why Buffalo's depth players are carrying the load and making this team incredibly hard to beat Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights: How the Ducks stole home ice with a dominant Game 2 performance and why Cutter Gauthier, Leo Carlson and Jackson Lacombe are outplaying Jack Eichel and Mark Stone Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers: Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake's line has outscored opponents 6-0, and whether the Flyers have any answer 04:35 Montreal vs Buffalo playoff analysis 06:35 Montreal's performance against Buffalo 13:06 Stanley Cup playoffs discussion 19:12 Ducks' strong playoff performance 19:59 Discussing Lacombe's playoff performance 23:57 Scoring efficiency against Carolina 27:31 Carolina's playoff performance analysis 30:49 Ending today's Locked on NHL episode The next wave of NHL contenders isn't coming. They're already here Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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 Social Twitter https://bit.ly/3hXyu5w Facebook https://bit.ly/3BubZNc #NHL #Hockey
Calgary Flames face a franchise-altering decision: should they trade for Auston Matthews and accelerate their rebuild? We explore the bold possibility of landing the Toronto Maple Leafs superstar, assessing Calgary’s draft capital and roster strengths following their lottery slide. With the team holding the sixth overall pick, the episode spotlights Matthews’ elite scoring, Toronto’s uncertainty, and the Flames’ aggressive options as they eye a return to contention. Key discussions include Carson Carels as Calgary’s projected top draft candidate, the long-term fit alongside Zayne Parekh, and whether patience or bold moves serve the Flames’ future best. We break down the strategies of teams picking ahead, like the San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, and Chicago Blackhawks, including the ripple effects for draft positioning and potential trades. Could Calgary’s stockpile of picks finally net the generational talent they crave, or is another wait-and-see season on the horizon? Timestamps 00:00 Flames: Matthews Trade Boldness 11:27 Mock Drafts: Carels & Parekh 22:04 Draftees & Team Reactions Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-flames/ Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonflames.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #NHL #CalgaryFlames
Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss gear up for a high-stakes push toward the NCAA baseball tournament, but which Sun Belt powerhouse will lock in hosting rights—and which underdog could steal an at-large berth? Dave Schultz breaks down the shifting RPI landscape, spotlighting Arkansas State’s sudden surge and the pressure on Louisiana to bounce back from a costly loss to UNO. As South Alabama, Troy, and Texas State fight to keep their postseason dreams alive, every series win—and loss—takes on amplified significance. Key topics include App State’s season-defining clash with Louisiana, South Alabama’s sneaky rise, and Cam Riley’s two-sport heroics for the Ragin’ Cajuns. Can Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss capitalize or will RPI setbacks open the door for rivals? Schultz examines playoff scenarios, Sun Belt tournament seeding battles, and the critical matchups that could decide the conference’s NCAA fate. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunBelt?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #sunbelt #CollegeFootball #NCAA #CollegeBasketball #collegesoftball #Collegebaseball #lockedonsunbelt #NCAASoftball #marshallthunderingherd #appstate #mountaineers #troytrojans #ulmwarhawks #odumonarchs #georgiasouthern #georgiastate #coastalcarolina #jmudukes #chanticleers #louisianaragincajuns #southernmiss #goldeneagles #arkansasstate #redwolves #texasstatebobcats #southalabamajaguars
Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss gear up for a high-stakes push toward the NCAA baseball tournament, but which Sun Belt powerhouse will lock in hosting rights—and which underdog could steal an at-large berth? Dave Schultz breaks down the shifting RPI landscape, spotlighting Arkansas State’s sudden surge and the pressure on Louisiana to bounce back from a costly loss to UNO. As South Alabama, Troy, and Texas State fight to keep their postseason dreams alive, every series win—and loss—takes on amplified significance. Key topics include App State’s season-defining clash with Louisiana, South Alabama’s sneaky rise, and Cam Riley’s two-sport heroics for the Ragin’ Cajuns. Can Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss capitalize or will RPI setbacks open the door for rivals? Schultz examines playoff scenarios, Sun Belt tournament seeding battles, and the critical matchups that could decide the conference’s NCAA fate. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunBelt?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #sunbelt #CollegeFootball #NCAA #CollegeBasketball #collegesoftball #Collegebaseball #lockedonsunbelt #NCAASoftball #marshallthunderingherd #appstate #mountaineers #troytrojans #ulmwarhawks #odumonarchs #georgiasouthern #georgiastate #coastalcarolina #jmudukes #chanticleers #louisianaragincajuns #southernmiss #goldeneagles #arkansasstate #redwolves #texasstatebobcats #southalabamajaguars
The San Diego Padres take the series in San Francisco with a HUGE 5-1 win over the Giants behind dominant pitching, a clutch Ty France two-run triple, and a MONSTER Xander Bogaerts home run down the left-field line! Matt Waldron was sensational tonight: 5 innings, 2 hits, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts, and his FIRST WIN of the season. Then the bullpen slammed the door: Adrian Morejon struck out FOUR in two shutout innings, and Mason Miller closed it with pure gas. The turning point came in the 7th inning when Ty France ripped a two-run triple after the Padres manufactured offense during a tense 1-1 game. The Padres pitching staff retired 11 straight hitters and 14 of 15 during one stretch tonight while holding the Giants to just THREE hits. And after offensive struggles recently? The Padres have now scored 15 runs in their last two games. LET’S GO PADRES POSTCAST! #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #MLB #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #Pads #MLB 🎙️ Padres Postcast with Host Jim "Gries" Grieshaber and Special Gust Javi Reyes, Host of Locked On Padres. The Padres and Giants play game 2 of this 3-game series in San Francisco tomorrow night, with 1st pitch set for 6:45 PT. We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber. ----- Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Follow on Twitter: / javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: / lo_padres Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Ask
Should Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch keep his job after a first-round exit to the Anaheim Ducks? Nick Zararis breaks down the full case: the numbers, the politics, and the candidates waiting in the wings to give you the most honest answer you'll hear this offseason. What's covered: Has Kris Knoblauch actually gotten worse results from the Oilers each season? The 3-year even strength decline, explained in plain numbers Why firing a coach in the NHL is more of a political decision than a hockey one — and what that means for General Manager Stan Bowman Bruce Cassidy: Is the Stanley Cup-winning coach really available, and would he actually take the Edmonton job? John Cooper: Why he might be the best coach in the NHL right now — and why that still might not matter for the Oilers Connor McDavid's contract situation in 2027 and how the coaching decision this summer could directly affect it Why Knoblauch's .624 points percentage makes him the best Oilers coach of the 21st century, and why that might not be enough to save his job The Oilers went to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals in 2024 and 2025. They got bounced in Round 1 in 2026. Something has to change 05:12 Intuitive decision-making in hockey 07:55 Discussing player development in hockey 12:19 Evaluating coach influence on Oilers 15:34 Oilers' declining performance metrics 17:51 Oilers' offensive struggles 21:46 Tough decisions as an NHL GM 25:03 Connor McDavid's contract future 29:39 Discussing Knoblauch's future with Oilers 30:24 Promoting Locked On channels Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonoilers.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers