The Blue Jackets have a lot of promising prospects, but who is the most important? We look at Cayden Lindstrom, potential future 2C, Jackson Smith, who could be a top pairing defenceman, and Pyotr Andreyanov, who the organisation is hoping will be a franchise goaltender. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podc...
Jul 16, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1020
As of July 1st, Adam Fantilli is eligible for a contract extension, but what is that extension going to look like? We debate the pros and cons of long term vs bridge deals for the player, before getting into the numbers, and then comparing his potential contract to the ones Connor Bedard and Leo Carlsson are projected to sign! 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 t...
Jul 14, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1019
Denton Mateychuk took a minute to get into the line-up, but when he got there, he stayed for the rest of the season. We break down his rookie season for the Blue Jackets, and then look at what's expected of him next season, how a little slump is nothing to panic over, and what his ceiling with this team can be in 3-5 years time. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for...
Jul 10, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1018
The Blue Jackets game Mathieu Olivier a big contract last season, and it kicks in now. We look at how unexpectedly good his 2024-25 season was, before looking at how he can keep that up, and whether we should start expecting 15+ goals from Olivier every season for the rest of this contract. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and...
Jul 09, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1017
The Blue Jackets have 22 pieces of their 23 man roster set, but how do they deploy them? We look at the forwards, defence, and goaltending, and try to figure out the best line combos and deployments to get the most out of this roster. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your fin...
Jul 08, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1016
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 Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your f...
Jul 05, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1015
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 Nikolaj Ehlers is going to end up! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app...
Jul 03, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1014
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 on today's episode! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create ...
Jul 03, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1013
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 wonder if there are more moves on the horizon for Don Waddell and his team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought t...
Jul 02, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1012
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 team, as they are now set to run back the same defence as last season, despite claims of needing to upgrade on D. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponso...
Jul 01, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1011
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/LOBlueJackets?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #ColumbusBlueJackets ...
Jun 29, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1010
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 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 t...
Jun 28, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1009
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 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 you...
Jun 27, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1008
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 you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Mo...
Jun 27, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1007
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 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 t...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1006
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! 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 ...
Jun 26, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1005
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/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off today. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an accoun...
Jun 26, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1004
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 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 ...
Jun 26, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1003
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 LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off today. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDO...
Jun 25, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1002
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 Radim Mrtka, my favourite D in the draft, who will likely be long gone by the time the CBJ pick at 14 (but there are rumours of them moving up in the...
Jun 25, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1001
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 like for the CBJ! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off today. Gametime ...
Jun 24, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1000
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 Thompson. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Factor Looking to optimize your nutrition this year? Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTOR MEALS.co...
Jun 23, 2025•20 min•Ep. 999
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 not this could even be an option for Don Waddell. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKEDONNHL ...
Jun 23, 2025•26 min•Ep. 998
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 what to make of the early Olympics roster announcements! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch...
Jun 19, 2025•34 min•Ep. 997
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 Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your fi...
Jun 19, 2025•28 min•Ep. 996
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 NOT being named to Team USA (yet)! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime...
Jun 17, 2025•28 min•Ep. 995
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 who might bring the same things, but for much less money... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametim...
Jun 16, 2025•30 min•Ep. 994
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 finish off talking about what they should do with their first round picks this draft (keep them? trade them? one of each?) and how to have the perfect off...
Jun 14, 2025•27 min•Ep. 993
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 Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHLfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money T...
Jun 13, 2025•24 min•Ep. 992
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 with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the s...
Jun 12, 2025•31 min•Ep. 991
