The Los Angeles Kings have hired head coach Jim Hiller and replaced him with D.J. Smith on an interim basis. What were the reasons for this move and can it help save the Kings season?

Eddie Garcia of Locked On LA Kings joins us to discuss the coaching change and what the Kings will look to do at the NHL trade deadline to try to get back into a playoff spot.

The Buffalo Sabres are playing their best hockey as they continue to battle for a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Joe DiBiase of Locked On Sabres joins us to discuss their emotional win over the Tampa Bay Lightning and the biggest reasons for the team's surge. Plus what will Buffalo be looking to add at the NHL trade deadline and at what cost?

The Vancouver Canucks figure to be one of the biggest sellers at the NHL Trade Deadline, in fact, they may hold the key to the deadline in their hands.

Trevor Beggs of Locked On Canucks joins us to break down who could be on the move and what the Canucks are looking to get in return to speed up their rebuild.

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

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The Buffalo Sabres look playoff ready with a dominant win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, closing the gap in the Atlantic Division and sparking discussion—will playoff hockey finally return to Buffalo? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down Saturday's high-stakes NHL matchups, including Carolina Hurricanes' surge to the Eastern Conference lead and the end of Andrei Vasilevskiy's incredible streak. The duo tackles key storylines like the New York Islanders' flawless overtime record, and the Dallas Stars tying their franchise winning streak.

With the Toronto Maple Leafs imploding in the Battle of Ontario and post-game comments fueling controversy, the episode also examines important victories for the Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken. Insightful analysis covers shifting wildcard races that are intensifying across the NHL landscape. Which teams will survive the playoff push?

00:00 — Eastern Conference Shakeup
Deep dive into key Eastern Conference matchups, including Buffalo’s playoff push, the Hurricanes’ surge to the top of the standings, and updates on the Atlantic/Metropolitan races with input from local hosts.

12:48 — Wild West Wildcard Update
Breakdown of the Western Conference wildcard race, including pivotal results from Seattle, Dallas, and Los Angeles, and what it means for playoff positioning.

26:58 — Pacific Division Impact Games
Coverage of crucial Pacific Division matchups: Edmonton vs. San Jose and Colorado’s climb to the top of the Central, with implications for the Presidents' Trophy and playoff picture.

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