Best Hosts Alexander Jay Podcasts (2025)

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Columbus Blue Jackets Give Dmitri Voronkov 2 Year Contract Extension 11:27

2d ago11:27

11:27

Dmitri Voronkov avoids filing for arbitration and signs a 2 year contract extension at 4.175M AAV. We break down the contract, why it's a good deal, and also look ahead to what's going to be a busy 2027 offseason for the Blue Jackets... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gamet…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Winners and Losers of NHL Free Agency 31:40

4d ago31:40

31:40

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild are here to talk about the big moves of free agency so far, including the Mitch Marner saga finally coming to an end, what the heck the LA Kings are doing, and where Nikol…

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It Was Quietly A Very Solid 2025 Draft For The Columbus Blue Jackets 30:05

5d ago30:05

30:05

The Blue Jackets had six draft picks in this years draft, and they got some pretty good value, bringing in Jackson Smith and Pyotr Andreyanov in the first round, and adding Malte Vass, Owen Griffin, Victor Hedin Reinhaft and Jeremy Loranger with third, fifth, sixth and seventh round picks. We break down each prospect and how much we like their game…

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AFL Show S03E18: Dom Sheed, Joel Freijah, Miles Bergman, Round 16 Recap, Round 17 Previews & MORE! 1:03:29

5d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Juri, Alan and Harrison return to talk about the recent and current happenings in the world of AFL! This week they discuss topics such as West Coast Eagles premiership hero Dom Sheed announcing his retirement, ⁠Port Adelaide’s Miles Bergman set to re-sign, the growing ascent of second-year Bulldog Joel Freijah, a forward shift in a different for re…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Having A Quiet Free Agency After Re-Signing Fabbro and Provorov 31:51

6d ago31:51

31:51

The Blue Jackets made mostly depth moves on the first day of free agency after making most of their big moves in the final week of June. They did re-sign Owen Sillinger, bring in Christian Jaros for the Cleveland Monsters and sign Isac Lundestrom to replace Sean Kuraly as 4C. We look at these new Blue Jackets, look at who's signed elsewhere, and wo…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Ivan Provorov To Eye-Popping Contract Extension 27:05

7d ago27:05

27:05

The Blue Jackets conceded to the thin UFA D market and signed Ivan Provorov to an eye-popping contract extension, coming in at over 2 million more than Aaron Ekblad and over 4 million more than Dante Fabbro. I can understand why GM Don Waddell made this decision, but it's going to take some time to know just how bad or good this signing was for the…

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BREAKING: Dante Fabbro Re-Signs With The Columbus Blue Jackets For Four Years 15:17

8d ago15:17

15:17

Dante Fabbro re-signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets for 4 years are 4.125M this afternoon, which is absolutely incredible news for the CBJ. Fabbro was the best UFA D available, and unlocked a new side to Zach Werenski's game. We break down what great value the new deal is! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBl…

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An Interesting Draft For The Columbus Blue Jackets As They Pick Jackson Smith and Pyotr Andreyanov 29:19

10d ago29:19

29:19

Everyone was surprised when Jackson Smith fell all the way to 14th overall at the NHL Draft last night, but the Blue Jackets didn't hesitate to jump on him. Everyone was ALSO surprised when they picked goalie Pyotr Andreyanov at 20th overall. We break down both picks and what comes next for Don Waddell and the CBJ in day 2 of the draft! Support Us …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Trade For Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood 12:17

10d ago12:17

12:17

This one's a headscratcher. The Blue Jackets get their RH depth C, but they also acquire Miles Wood, a bottom line winger who is on a lengthy deal, and they give up two picks and prospect Gavin Brindley, despite the Avs being cap strapped. We break down the trade, and talk about how it doesn't fill us with hope for future moves.... Support Us By Su…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Preview: Benjamin Kindel, Cole Reschny, and Cullen Potter 18:24

11d ago18:24

18:24

We're back with another preview of some potential Blue Jackets draft picks, as we look into Benjamin Kindel, Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter, three smaller wingers with buckets of skill! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off today. Gametime Today's episode is brought to y…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Draft Is Almost Here And Alexander Mogilny Is Finally In The Hall Of Fame 32:16

11d ago32:16

32:16

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame! Support Us …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Send Daniil Tarasov To Florida 6:51

11d ago6:51

6:51

Well that answers the goaltending question for Columbus going forwards. The Blue Jackets have sent RFA Daniil Tarasov to the Florida Panthers for a late round pick, but the most important thing here is that it has freed up valuable blue paint space for Jet Greaves to be one of the CBJ's goalies next season. We unpack that, plus the trade itself! Su…

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A Columbus Blue Jackets Pre-Draft Rumour Round-Up 26:37

12d ago26:37

26:37

It's about 36 hours until the NHL draft, and the Blue Jackets are still in possession of both of their first round picks. We break down Don Waddell's pre draft presser, talk about some UFA non-updates, and why the JJ Peterka trade would never have been realistic for Columbus. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDON…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Preview: Cameron Schmidt, Blake Fiddler, and Victor Eklund 20:35

12d ago20:35

20:35

We're having some fun today by previewing players that will be available for the Blue Jackets at 20, but may not be picked by them, as we look at Cameron Schmidt and Blake Fiddler, before today's honourable mention, who definitely won't be there when the CBJ pick at 14, but would be so much fun to watch play in Union Blue: Victor Eklund! Support Us…

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AFL Show S03E17: North Melbourne, Matt Rowell, Zach Merrett, Round 15 Recap, Round 16 Previews & MORE! 54:25

12d ago54:25

54:25

Juri and Harrison discuss this past and upcoming week of AFL, on this episode they talk about some events that have transpired such as Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell signing a two-year contract extension, Essendon’s Zach Merrett in recent weeks, ⁠Brisbane ending a 13-game slide at GHMBA Stadium, North Melbourne’s seven weeks of improvement, and …

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Noah Dobson Is Exactly What The Columbus Blue Jackets Need 27:01

13d ago27:01

27:01

Noah Dobson is available for trade for some reason, and the Blue Jackets should jump on it immediately. We look at how good a fit he would be for the CBJ, what a trade could cost the Blue Jackets, and what their top 4 would look like if they signed him. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKED…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Preview: Joshua Ravensbergen, Cameron Reid, and Radim Mrtka 28:27

13d ago28:27

28:27

The Blue Jackets are rumoured to be eyeing a goalie at 20th overall, and it's likely to be Joshua Ravensbergen. We talk about the pros and cons of drafting a goalie that high, before looking at how his development path could pan out. We also look at Cameron Reid, a smaller two way D that could be available at 20, as well as an honourable mention of…

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Do The Risks Of Trading For Thatcher Demko Outweigh The Rewards For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 30:53

14d ago30:53

30:53

Thatcher Demko is one of the better goalies in the league when he's healthy, but there's no guarantee that he will be 100% going forward. It's a high risk-high reward situation for the Blue Jackets if they trade for him, but there could be something there. We look at his history, whether the risks outweigh the rewards, and what a trade could look l…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Preview: Carter Bear and Lynden Lakovic 20:21

14d ago20:21

20:21

It's draft week, so lets take a look at who the Blue Jackets could be drafting with their two first round picks on Friday! Today we're looking at Carter Bear, a really annoying C/LW with top 6 potential who is a good all rounder but doesn't necessarily excel at one thing, and Lynden Lakovic, a shockingly good skater who could be the next Tage Thomp…

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Rasmus Andersson Is Not The Answer For The Columbus Blue Jackets Defensive Woes 26:14

15d ago26:14

26:14

Reports are out that Rasmus Andersson is out his way out of Calgary, and the Blue Jackets are likely looking for a Provorov replacement. However, Rasmus Andersson is a fairly good offensive defenceman, and not great in his own zone. Today we look at how the Blue Jackets could make this work, what a potential trade could look like, and whether or no…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Is The LTIR Loophole Finally Closing? Plus, The Olympics Are Coming! 33:36

18d ago33:36

33:36

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and wh…

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Is Cole Sillinger Part Of The Columbus Blue Jackets Future, Or A Trade Chip? 28:05

19d ago28:05

28:05

Cole Sillinger has played almost 300 games NHL, all before turning 23. Is he part of the core going forward, like Fantilli, Marchenko and Johnson, or could he be used as part of a trade to upgrade the top 6? We discuss on today's show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gameti…

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AFL Show S03E16: Hogan & Cadman, Ugle-Hagan, Georgiades, Round 14 Recap, Round 15 Preview & MORE! 1:02:18

19d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Juri and Harrison are back discussing the events of the previous week in footy! The headlines for this episode include Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan returning after his leave of absence since April, Nix Cox's future hanging in the balance, GWS forward powerhouses, a recap of the previous round including Hawthorn's recent win over Adel…

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Should James van Riemsdyk Be Re-Signed By The Columbus Blue Jackets? 27:54

21d ago27:54

27:54

James van Riemsdyk was a shockingly good option for the Blue Jackets this year, should they reward him for good play with another contract? We talk about the pros, the cons, and what that contract could look like, as well as updates on a new contract for Dante Fabbro, Elvis Merzlikins being named to Team Latvia for the Olympics, and Zach Werenski N…

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Is Sam Bennett The Right Player For This Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Right Now? 29:39

22d ago29:39

29:39

Sam Bennett is probably about to win a Conn Smythe trophy, and might be a UFA in two weeks time. Should the Blue Jackets sign him? We talk about what he brings to the table, his crazy postseason numbers this year, and whether it's the right time for the Blue Jackets to add a playoffs only guy to their roster. We also look at another Panthers UFA wh…

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This Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Is Built For The Future (with Dylan Tyrer) 26:38

24d ago26:38

26:38

Dylan Tyrer is back today and we're talking all about the future of this team again! Today we look at Dmitri Voronkov's solid sophomore season, before pivoting to the Cleveland Monsters to see if Luca Del Bel Belluz and Jet Greaves are part of the future of this team, then Dylan's favourite prospects that aren't in the organisation yet, and we fini…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Only Going To Get Better From Here (With Dylan Tyrer) 23:51

25d ago23:51

23:51

The Blue Jackets had a number of breakout players this season, like Adam Fantilli, Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko. We're joined today by Dylan Tyrer to break down these performances, where they came from, and how far this team can go with this young core! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gameti…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Can The Edmonton Oilers Figure Out the Florida Panthers? Plus The Dallas Stars Need A New Coach 31:16

25d ago31:16

31:16

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances w…

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AFL Show S03E15: The Ladder So Far, Luke Beveridge, Round 13 Recap, Round 14 Preview & MORE! 55:21

26d ago55:21

55:21

We're more than halfway through the season, and on this episode Juri, Alan and Harrison take a look at the ladder standings so far, analyzing some surprises and some not-so surprises, as well as discussing Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge signing a two-year contract extension, also a recap of Round 13 and a look ahead at Round 14! 00:00 - Intr…

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Dmitri Voronkov's Breakout Season Added Him To The Young Core Of The Columbus Blue Jackets 32:49

27d ago32:49

32:49

Dmitri Voronkov trailed only Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson in goalscoring this season, proving that he could very well be a huge part of this team going forward. We talk about the surprise breakout season by the big Russian, how he can keep it going, what his future on the team could be, and what his new contract is going to look…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Can't Bring Daniil Tarasov Back If They Want To Be A Playoff Team 33:01

28d ago33:01

33:01

There are new reports out of Russia that the Blue Jackets and Daniil Tarasov are in conversations about a new contract. This is a terrible idea. We go through all the ways this can't happen if the team is serious about improving next season, as well as the one (1) way this could work out okay for the Blue Jackets. Support Us By Supporting Our Spons…

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Marco Rossi Could Be An Almost Perfect Fit For The Columbus Blue Jackets 29:04

29d ago29:04

29:04

Marco Rossi seems like he's on his way out of Minnesota, should the Blue Jackets go after him? We talk about his potential as a player, his fit on the CBJ roster, and what Don Waddell might have to give up for the trade to work! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app,…

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Which Sabres Would Look Best In A Columbus Blue Jackets Jersey? 31:40

1M ago31:40

31:40

Things seem to be going not great for the Sabres organisation, and there could be a handful of players who want to move on this summer. Who should the Blue Jackets target, whether it be a trade or an offersheet? We look at Alex Tuch, JJ Peterka, Bo Byram, Owen Power and Devon Levi all as potential future Blue Jackets, and try to work out who would …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Stanley Cup Final Is Here 31:10

1M ago31:10

31:10

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Mone…

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Sean Monahan Wins The Masterton Trophy 10:22

1M ago10:22

10:22

Sean Monahan of the Blue Jackets has been awarded the Bill Masterton Trophy by the NHL, handed out for perseverence, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. We talk about what this season was all about, how Sean Monahan helped the Blue Jackets on and off the ice and how the Blue Jackets helped him too. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets NEED To Make A Legitimate Pitch For Jason Robertson 30:02

1M ago30:02

30:02

Apparently the Stars are shopping Jason Robertson, and the Blue Jackets need to do everything they can to bring him to Columbus. We talk about why the Stars might want to move him, what the trade could look like, and try to calculate what his next contract could look like! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your fi…

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AFL Show S03E14: Greg Swann, Callan Ward, Hawthorn, Round 12 Recap, Round 13 Preview & MORE! 54:06

1M ago54:06

54:06

Juri, Alan and Harrison discuss this weeks events in AFL, including the Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann being appointed AFL Football Performance Boss, Callan Ward tearing his ACL, Hugh McCluggage's supreme display, the recent downfall of Hawthorn, Dominant Adelaide & much more! 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Greg Swann 05:30 - Callan Ward 09:00 - Hugh McClugg…

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Who Should The Columbus Blue Jackets Keep: Dante Fabbro Or Ivan Provorov? 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

The Blue Jackets need a shake-up on D, but they have two key UFAs. If only one of them can stay, which one should it be? We look at the pros and cons of both Dante Fabbro and Ivan Provorov, before deciding which one we would keep and which one we would send to the FA market! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your …

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Does Aaron Ekblad Fit Into The Columbus Blue Jackets System? 31:19

1M ago31:19

31:19

The Blue Jackets need to sign at least one defenceman. Could it be Aaron Ekblad, who looks like he's on the way out of Florida thanks to their trading for Seth Jones? We look at where he would fit into the lineup, how much money he could command in free agency, whether he would be a suitable option for Columbus, or whether we should just try to re-…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: How Important Is Goaltending In The Playoffs? 31:45

1M ago31:45

31:45

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about …

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Adam Fantilli Might End Up Being The GREATEST Columbus Blue Jacket Of All Time 30:09

1M ago30:09

30:09

Adam Fantilli is still only 20 years old, but he had 31 goals this season despite having a sophomore slump for the first 40 games. We look at his season of two halves, what he could end up meaning to the Blue Jackets organisation at the end of his career, and what he needs to do this summer to make next season even better than this one! Support Us …

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AFL Show S03E13: Alex Pearce at the Tribunal, Pickett, Jamie Elliot, Round 11 Recap, Round 12 Preview & MORE! 51:37

1M ago51:37

51:37

Juri, Alan and Harrison are back for another weekly discussion around the world of AFL, this week they dive into some talk about the tribunal system, specifically regarding Alex Pearce and the case surrounding him, as well as the Melbourne Demon's recent surge towards a top 8 spot, recap of the last week of footy as well as a look ahead to Round 12…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Winger Kent Johnson Was ELECTRIC This Season: What's Next? 28:38

1M ago28:38

28:38

Kent Johnson exploded offensively for the Blue Jackets this season, but what's next for him? We look at his great third full NHL season, what his ceiling could be, whether he can be a point a game player next season, and who the best options for his linemates are! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances wi…

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Do The Columbus Blue Jackets Need More Middle Six Wingers? 31:42

1M ago31:42

31:42

Instead of spending a third of their cap space on one player, could the Blue Jackets improve their roster by adding some middle six options this summer? We look at LA's Andrei Kuzmenko, a younger, high risk high reward option, and Claude Giroux, a veteran with leadership that can still contribute on both sides of the puck, before trying to decide w…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets SHOULD Bring Vladislav Gavrikov Back 30:57

1M ago30:57

30:57

Vladislav Gavrikov was a great Blue Jacket and a very solid King; he's now a UFA, and the Blue Jackets should seriously think about bringing him back. We discuss his time in Columbus, his excellent underlying numbers, whether he's an upgrade on Provorov, and how likely it is he makes it to July 1 unsigned! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mon…

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FREE AGENT FRIDAY: Could Jake Allen Be The New Columbus Blue Jackets Back-up Goalie? 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

The Blue Jackets have a question in goal. Could Jake Allen be the answer? We look at whether he'd be willing to leave New Jersey, what his role would be in Columbus, and what a new contract would look like, as well as thinking about whether Jet Greaves is ready to do the heavy lifting in the NHL. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Conference Finals Are Here: Who Are Our Picks To Make The SCF? 32:12

2M ago32:12

32:12

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Preds) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) are here to check in on the start of the conference finals, talk through each team’s changes, make some predictions on the Stanley Cup Fi…

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How Well Is The 2020 NHL Draft Turning Out For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 38:50

2M ago38:50

38:50

2020 was the last time the Blue Jackets were not a lottery team, so how was their drafting? We discuss Yegor Chinakhov's untapped potential, Samuel Knazko's future as a depth defenceman, Mikael Pyhhtia's coming out party this year, and what will become of Ole Julian Bjorkvik Holm and Samuel Johannesen! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch…

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AFL Show S03E012: Adam Selwood, Mental Health Round, Dees Triumph Over Premiers, Round 11 Preview & MORE! 59:40

2M ago59:40

59:40

Juri, Alan and Harrison are back discussing another week in the world of footy. In this episode the hosts discuss the tragic passing of West Coast Eagles Premiership Player Adam Selwood, as well as the addition of a Mental Health Round being added to the AFL. As well as a recap of Round 10 and a Preview of Round 11 to come. 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Ad…

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Is Mitch Marner The Elite Winger The Columbus Blue Jackets Need? 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

The Blue Jackets need at least one top 6 winger, and Mitch Marner looks ready to get the hell out of Toronto. Can Columbus make a good enough pitch to sign him? Should they? We look at his elite regular season numbers, the Columbus salary cap situation, and finally, we address the elephant in the room: his playoff performance, to see if Don Waddell…

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