Which NHL Teams Improved and Who Is Still Looking for a Path Forward This Offseason?

The Colorado Avalanche have made some moves to improve the team but they probably aren't done just yet. Chris Micielli of Locked On Avalanche joins us to discuss the Avs offseason, where they improved and what it will take to get the team back for a long playoff run. The Buffalo Sabres made some moves this offseason, but are they any better than they were last year and is there a plan in place to improve the team? Joe DiBiase of Locked On Sabres joins us to discuss the direction of the team, the future of Bowen Byram and where the Sabres go from here. Can the Columbus Blue Jackets take that final step and reach the playoffs next season? Jay Forster of Locked On Blue Jackets joins us to discuss how close the Jackets are and the fact that their biggest move of the offsason may not be the one that grabbed the most headlines. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin. 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. 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 finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 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.