When the Vancouver Canucks traded for Filip Hronek in early 2023, the vision was clear: find a legitimate top-pairing partner for Quinn Hughes. For two seasons, that tandem was the engine of the franchise. However, the 2025-26 campaign presented a vastly different reality. Following the monumental trade of Hughes in December, the blue line was…
It’s never easy to lose to a rival, especially in the playoffs. Yet the Saskatoon Blades remained optimistic following their second-round sweep at the hands of the Prince Albert Raiders. “Proud of this group. Proud of the season. Proud of everything they gave,” said Blades head coach Dan DaSilva. “It’s two years of exceeding expectations,…
Yes, it’s Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft and the picks fly off the board on what’s the final day of the yearly spectacle. With that said, there are still plenty of star collegiate players taken on Day 3 that have a chance to start from the jump at the next level. Here’s one…
For the second consecutive season, the Chicago Wolves punched their ticket for the Calder Cup Playoffs. Ahead of their Central Division semifinal matchup against the Texas Stars, head coach Spiros Anastas joined me at Locked On Hurricanes to discuss the 2025-26 season overall, their playoff prep against the Stars, and more. Spiros Anastas’ Locked On…
Something’s up with Connor McDavid. In the first three games of the Pacific Division opening round series between the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks, McDavid hasn’t been his usual fast and creative self. In fact, even before he rolled over on his ankle in Game 2, he was uncharacteristically giving the puck away, making…
In Toronto, speculation continues to swirl around the candidates the team is considering for its vacant general manager role. In Friday’s episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Elliotte Friedman made an interesting comment about a former Toronto Maple Leafs executive the team is reportedly interested in bringing back. Jason Spezza—who served in the Leafs’ front office as…
The Los Angeles Rams’ selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick was quite possibly the biggest shock in the 2026 NFL Draft. Los Angeles seemed poised to select a receiving weapon to benefit quarterback Matthew Stafford this season, but they found a signal-caller for the future. Initially, it didn’t seem like…
The Chicago Blackhawks have the biggest contract ending for them. First overall pick in 2023 and the current leader of this franchise, Connor Bedard, has become a restricted free agent (RFA). Bedard is coming off the best season of his career with a 30-goal and 75-point campaign in 69 games played. There are two routes…
The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are at the halfway point of Round 1, and the Stars have a 2-1 lead in the series. The Wild took Game 1, but the Stars responded and took Games 2 and 3. It’s been an intense series so far that has led to both teams having to deal…
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been as advertised out of the gate, and the Chicago Cubs are on a heater, winning each of their last 10 games. In fact, the two teams are in the midst of a three-game series in Los Angeles. Catch Game 2 of the series on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET…
