October 13, 2025
Who's Really Better and Who's Just Pretending This NHL Season?
Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey LeagueAbout this episode
The Colorado Avalanche have points in their first three games but can they sustain their early success? Chris Micieli of Locked On Avalanche joins us to discuss the fast start of Martin Necas, the impact of newcomer Brent Burns and what having Gabriel Landeskog back means for this team. The Montreal Canadiens have won two of their first three games behind the strong play of Zachary Bolduc. But can they sustain their fast start? Laura Saba of Locked On Canadiens joins us to discuss the Habs start, the struggles of their power play against Chicago and the ongoing negotiations with defenseman Lane Hutson. The Winnipeg Jets are off to an uneven start. Can the team bounce back and return to last year's President's Trophy form? Harrison Lee of Locked On Winnipeg Jets discusses the reasons for the team's early struggles and what it will take for them to enjoy a longer playoff run this season. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHLfor $20 off your first purchase. 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.