GRADING TIME! Grading the Carolina Hurricanes' Young Guns So Far in 2025-26

Just like the episode where Zach graded Carolina Hurricanes' new guys in Nikolaj Ehlers, K'Andre Miller, and Brandon Bussi, he will be giving more grades out! This time, he will be grading the young guns of Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, and Alexander Nikishin. How have all three guys done so far in 2025-26 for the Hurricanes? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by looking at what Stankoven has done for the Hurricanes in his first full season in Raleigh. How has he done in his new role as the 2C? Despite going through growing pains, does ZAch see the potential for Stank before his eight-year deal kicks in next season?  Secondly, Zach reflects on Blake's season so far through the first 57 games. How is his sophomore season going compared to his rookie 2024-25 season? Is Blake living up to expectations and his mindset going into this season? Finally, Zach takes a look at Nikishin's first full season in North America. How has the young Russian been adapting to a new culture, a new language, and a new system so far? How have all three young guys done so far in 2025-26? All of that and more, on the latest edition of Locked On Hurricanes.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms: 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCarolinaHurricanes?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More: 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL   Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoMake this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go tohttp://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. FactorHead to http://factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50off and use code lockedonnhl50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year. IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelThe Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. 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) #carolinahurricanes #carolinaculture #nhl #nationalhockeyleague Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.