Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason was quietly one of the most influential coaches of the year, but didn't get a nod as a coach of the year award finalist. Why not? First we look at the season the CBJ had under Dean Evason, then we look at the three finalists and what they bring to the table, before wrapping up by talking about if the CBJ were better in any part of the game than the three teams whose coaches were nominated. Is it just because the CBJ didn't make the playoffs? Or is it because t...
May 05, 2025•33 min•Ep. 960
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club), and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far, plus the 2026 ASG is cancelled, and Vancouver needs a new coach 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. Won...
May 01, 2025•32 min•Ep. 959
Kirill Marchenko had a 30pt jump in his point total from last season for the Blue Jackets, and hit 30 goals for the first time in his career. Can he do even better next year? We discuss that, as well as who could be the other winger for Sean Monahan come October! 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 sna...
May 01, 2025•32 min•Ep. 958
Zach Werenski was named one of three Norris finalists by the NHL yesterday; does the Blue Jackets D deserve it more? We start by looking at just how good he was for the CBJ this season, matching him up against the other two finalists, and finally asking, is there another gear he can hit? What do the Blue Jackets need to do to make sure he has another monster season next year? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONN...
Apr 30, 2025•33 min•Ep. 957
There is always roster turnover in the summer, and the Blue Jackets won't likely look as different this October as they did last fall, but GM Don Waddell wants to fine tune the roster and fill some holes. His starting place should be in the AHL, as Jet Greaves and Denton Mateychuk look to be locks on the opening night roster, but could players like Luca Del Bel Belluz, Mikael Pyyhtia and James Malatesta be options for the openings in the bottom six? Plus, we take a quick look at how different th...
Apr 29, 2025•33 min•Ep. 956
The Cleveland Monsters dispatched the Toronto Marlies in 2 games with a certain amount of ease, thanks to huge performances from Jet Greaves, Denton Mateychuk and Madison Bowey. We talk about how great it is to get guys like 73 and 17 back from the Blue Jackets, and then take a look ahead at the Laval Rocket, and whether they're beatable in a 5 game series. Spoiler: I think so! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDO...
Apr 28, 2025•33 min•Ep. 955
A lot has been said about goaltending not being good enough for the Blue Jackets this year, but not enough is being said about the miserable special teams. The power play improved but is still below average, and the penalty kill was basically stagnant. We look at what went wrong, how to improve them, and, of course, touch on goaltending in today's episode. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.c...
Apr 24, 2025•37 min•Ep. 954
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far and which playoff rivalry is the best rivalry, before taking a quick look at some recently fired coaches and what’s next for those teams! Support Us By Supporting Our Spon...
Apr 23, 2025•34 min•Ep. 952
It seems fair to say that the Blue Jackets were miserable to watch last season. This season, though they didn't make the playoffs, no one expected them to, and they responded to an offseason tragedy by improving in basically every metric of the game, as well as having several players with career high seasons, including Zach Werenski's record breaking season, and Kirill Marchenko's almost 40 point jump. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarc...
Apr 23, 2025•35 min•Ep. 953
The Blue Jackets have two first round picks in the upcoming draft, what are some players they could draft, if they kepe both picks? We have Tony Ferrari here to talk about players like Malcolm Spence (F) and Blake Fiddler (D) who are excellent options to fill the gaps in the CBJ line-up, as well as getting his thoughts on Denton Mateychuk's rookie season and Adam Fantilli's sophomore pop! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use c...
Apr 21, 2025•43 min•Ep. 951
The Blue Jackets' playoff destiny was out of their hands and it didn't work out for them, but they still have one more game to play before it's the summer. We sit down with Gil Martin of Locked On Islanders to discuss how their season has gone, how the CBJ have defied all expectations, and what needs to happen for either team to finish the season with a win tonight. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at mona...
Apr 17, 2025•35 min•Ep. 950
NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first round match-ups could involve an upset… Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use co...
Apr 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 949
The Blue Jackets goaltending will look very different next year, but one thing we know is that Jet Greaves will probably be there. But who will his partner be? Will it be Elvis Merzlikins as a backup, will the team go out and get a veteran to back Greaves up, or will they go out and get a young potential starting goalie for a 1A/1B situation? We discuss all these options and more on today's show! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Mone...
Apr 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 948
Apr 16, 2025•40 min•Ep. 947
Still alive! The Blue Jackets had a huge win against the Capitals to win both halves of the home and home, outscoring them 11-1 this weekend. Two more goals from Adam Fantilli as he keeps playing big boy hockey, and Jet Greaves continues to give this team hope with his third staight .950 or higher save percentage, can this team finish the comeback to end all comebacks? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at m...
Apr 14, 2025•27 min•Ep. 946
Jet Greaves, take a bow! With his 22 save shutout, and monster performances from the Blue Jackets second line of James van Riemsdyk (1G, 2A, fight), Adam Fantilli (2G) and Kent Johnson (1G, 1A), as well as goals for Cole Sillinger, Sean Monahan and Zach Werenski, the hopes for playoffs are still alive! We break down the game, talk a LOT about Jet Greaves, and answer some listener questions! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use...
Apr 12, 2025•31 min•Ep. 945
Thanks to Jet Greaves and a late power play tally from Boone Jenner, the Blue Jackets complete a comeback win against the Sabres to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but now what happens? There's goalie drama, as Daniil Tarasov seems to be on the way out, Elvis is injured again, and Greaves might be here to stay for the rest of the regular season? Plus, we talk a little bit of free agency, and would we rather take Aaron Ekblad or Vladislav Gavrikov this summer? Maybe both? Support Us By Suppo...
Apr 11, 2025•33 min•Ep. 944
If the Blue Jackets lose tonight, they're out of the playoff race. It's not likely they make it, but a win can keep them hoping for a little while longer. We're talking about what they need to do to beat Buffalo and who needs to have a big game before playing Would You Rather, as we try to decide if we'd rather have Mitch Marner or Brock Boeser in free agency this summer! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL a...
Apr 10, 2025•35 min•Ep. 943
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only choose one player to start your franchise with, who do you choose? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances w...
Apr 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 941
The Blue Jackets won a game! They scored five whole goals! We're talking today about the new look/old look lines, who impressed in the game, and whether we think Elvis is back, or if this is just another flash in the pan. Plus, Sean Monahan got nominated for the Masterton Trophy, and there isn't anyone in the league more deserving. 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...
Apr 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 942
The Blue Jackets once again, were just not good enough, as they get shut out for the sixth time since March 1st. What went wrong this time? Plus, we take a quick look at which UFAs could be had this summer to improve the team, and talk about how improving the goaltending is not an easy feat, before checking in with the Cleveland Monsters and their playoff push, which is going a lot better than the CBJ's. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued ...
Apr 07, 2025•34 min•Ep. 940
STREAMED LIVE AT NOON APRIL 6TH We talk today about the game vs Toronto, how they can bounce back vs Ottawa, and get into some listener questions about what they should have done at the trade deadline, and Dmitri Voronkov's ideal role on this team! 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. 5-Hour ENERGY Head to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from,...
Apr 06, 2025•36 min•Ep. 940
After a loss to the Avs, the Blue Jackets are now 4 points out of the playoffs with 8 games left to play. Can they make it, or are we wrapping up the last two weeks of their season? Plus, we talk about how the goaltending simply hasn't been good enough, and how they can beat the Leafs in Toronto tonight. 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. 5-Hour ENERGY Head to...
Apr 05, 2025•34 min•Ep. 939
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, whether there are any teams that can make a surprise push, if the wildcard race in the West is set, and whether Ottawa and Montreal can hold on in the East! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONN...
Apr 02, 2025•33 min•Ep. 938
The Blue Jackets got a little dicey in the second period, but came away with a BIG win over the Predators, with multigoal games from Kirill Marchenko (hat trick), Sean Monahan and Adam Fantilli (2 goals each) plus multipoint games from Dante Fabbro, Zach Werenski, Kent Johnson and Boone Jenner. We talk about the good in this game before moving on to the bad (goaltending) and the ugly (the third defence pair), and then take a look at what it would take for the Blue Jackets to jump over the Canadi...
Apr 02, 2025•30 min•Ep. 937
It's about that time of year for NCAA, CHL and European teams to start their pushes for a championship trophy, so we're checking in with some CBJ prospects in the CHL, the KHL and Liiga today, as well as checking in with the Cleveland Monsters, their playoff push, and some new Monsters joining in the fun! 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. 5-Hour ENERGY Head t...
Mar 31, 2025•33 min•Ep. 936
The Blue Jackets almost played well enough to win last night, but didn't quite get there. We talk about what went right, what went wrong, the problem with the CBJ goaltending, and whether the Blue Jackets still have a chance to make the playoffs. 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. 5-Hour ENERGY Head to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, i...
Mar 30, 2025•27 min•Ep. 935
I don't know how they did it, but they did! The Blue Jackets, thanks to big nights from Boone Jenner and Dante Fabbro, as well as a shootout goal from Kent Johnson, emerge victorious over the Canucks in a 7-6 SO win. We talk about the good (offence), the bad (defence) and the ugly (special teams), ask if there's anything to be learnt from this game, and move on to previewing tonight's huge match against Ottawa! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances wi...
Mar 29, 2025•34 min•Ep. 934
The Blue Jackets got a lot of help from the out of town scoreboards the last few days, but now they need to help themselves to two points as the Canucks come to town. We discuss how they can beat Vancouver, and who comes out of the lineup as the CBJ suddenly find themselves getting almost totally healthy. 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.fan...
Mar 28, 2025•29 min•Ep. 933
Tis the season for prospect movement, and the Blue Jackets are making moves! We're talking Luca Pinelli's assignment to the Monsters, Jack Williams and Caleb McDonald's NCAA Free Agent signings, and Charlie Elick's brand new ELC! 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. 5-Hour ENERGY Head to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, including Watermel...
Mar 27, 2025•35 min•Ep. 932
