This episode of the Locked on NHL podcast delves into the struggles of the New York Rangers, who recently healthy scratched Chris Kreider in a failed attempt to spark the team. The hosts discuss the Rangers' crisis, including their poor performance, bad contracts, and potential trades. They also examine the Colorado Avalanche's recent success after addressing their goaltending issues, highlighting the impact of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood. The episode concludes with a look at Patrik Laine's power play prowess for the Montreal Canadiens and speculates on how his earlier return might have affected the team's season. Throughout, the hosts offer insights into team dynamics, player performance, and the broader implications for the NHL landscape.

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The Dallas Stars were fortunate Miro Heiskanen espaced without serious injury when he was hit from behind by Matt Rempe of the New York Rangers, but what will it take to get the team back on track?

Joey Erickson of Locked On Stars joins us to discuss the hit, the suspension and the reasons for the team's recent inconsistency including their struggling power play.

The Vancouver Canucks are struggling on the ice and allegedly feuding off the ice. What's going on with Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller and what will it take for this team to get on the same page?

Trevor Beggs of Locked On Canucks joins us to discuss the latest trade rumors and the reasons for the team's recent struggles plus a discussion of what the team may try to accomplish after the holiday roster freeze.

The Carolina Hurricanes have been winning lately behind goalie Pyotr Kochetkov who also assisted on two goals in Sunday's win over the New York Rangers.

Zachary Martin of Locked On Hurricanes discusses the team's recent success and what the Canes need to do to get a high seed in the playoffs this season.

All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin.

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On today's Women's Hockey Report, Host Erica L Ayala and co-host Rachel Donner look at the action so far in the PWHL and ask if the Toronto Scepters are already in trouble given their slow start. We look to head coach Troy Ryan for Clues. Plus we look at the rest of the week's action in the PWHL including rough start for the Ottawa Charge despite rookie Danielle Serdachny's standout performances.

Then we catch up with the itinerary for the PWHL Takeover Tour on what these games mean to the non-home ice cities, and discuss if any of these locations are up for expansion teams in the future. Finally, we recap the latest in international women's hockey including the Six Nations Tournament (highlighted by Abbey Murphy from the University of Minnesota and USA Hockey), as well as the Four Nations tournament.