Which NHL Teams Most Needed The Four Nations Break?

Can the Vancouver Canucks maintain their momentum without Quinn Hughes? As the NHL season heats up, the absence of Hughes from the Four Nations Face Off due to injury raises questions about the Canucks' playoff prospects. This episode dives into the impact of Hughes' absence, with Seth Topal and JD Young analyzing how the Canucks' performance shifts dramatically without their star defenseman. The discussion extends to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators, two teams grappling with injuries and in need of a break. The hosts explore how these challenges affect their playoff pushes. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights' recent struggles are put under the microscope, with insights into how a breather might help them regroup. The Minnesota Wild's injury woes are also highlighted, focusing on key players like Kirill Kaprizov and their playoff implications. Tune in for a deep dive into these pressing NHL narratives and gain insights into how injuries and team dynamics are shaping the playoff race. 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 podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Factor Eat smart with Factor. Get started at factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50off and use code LOCKEDONNHL50OFF to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.