September 29, 2025
The Panthers Lose Their Captain, Kopitar Will Retire After the Season and the Sabres Hope for Goals
Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey LeagueAbout this episode
The Florida Panthers have lost captain Aleksander Barkov., probably for the entire season. How do the Panthers overcome the loss of one of their top players? Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers joins us to discuss the impact of the injury, who must step up without Barkov in the lineup and what moves the team may make to try to replace some of Barkov's productivity. The Los Angeles Kings look to give Anze Kopitar a fitting sendoff as he announced this would be his final NHL season. We discuss his impact and legacy as he starts his 20th season with the team. Eddie Garcia of Locked On Los Angeles Kings joins us to discuss this plus the latest on the Quinton Byfield negotiations and what it will take for the Kings to go on the playoff run this spring. The Buffalo Sabres hope to find enough offense to end their lengthy absence from the Stanley Cup Playoffs but have they done enough? Joe DiBiase of Locked On Sabres joins us to discuss the Sabres strategy for the season and who needs to step up for them to make the playoffs. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 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.