BATTLE: Which Teams Improved Enough This Offseason to Make a Run at the Playoffs?

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to end their long playoff drought but has Steve Yzerman put the right pieces together?Brian Fisher of Locked On Red Wings breaks down the offseason moves made by the Wings and what it will take for them to reach that elusive playoff berth. The New Jersey Devils hope to build on last season's return to the playoffs and become legitimate Stanley Cup contenders in 2025-26. But what will it take to accomplish that goal?Trey Matthews of Locked On Devils joins us to discuss the offseason, some potential trade rumors, the health of Jack Hughes and the contract status of Luke Hughes and a lot more.Can the Seattle Kraken take a big step forward this season under new head coach Lane Lambert or will this team continue to struggle in the standings?Erica L. Ayala of Locked On Kraken joins us to discuss the changes made and the challenges ahead for the Kraken and how soon their prospects will start to pay dividends at the NHL level.All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday'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 MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.IndeedNow, 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.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.