Injuries to Matthews and Draisaitl Impact the NHL While the Blackhawks Look to Make More Progress

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still dealing with the fallout of the dirty hit by Radko Gutus on Auston Matthews. That includes their failure to respond to the play on the ice and the NHL Department of Player Safety's failure to adequately penalize Gudas.

David Morassutti of Locked On Leafs joins us to discuss what the incident says about the team, coach Craig Berube and the future of the Leafs roster. 

Leon Draisaitl left the Edmonton Oilers Sunday night win over the Nashville Predators after the first period and did not return. How would his potential absence impact the team's playoff hopes?

Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers joins us to discuss that plus why the team hasn't played as well this season what the team needs to do to make a late run to the playoffs.

The Chicago Blackhawks are unlikely to make the playoffs this season but Connor Bedard and company are certainly making progress.

Jack Bushman of Locked On Blackhawks breaks down the areas of improvement including Spencer Knight's goaltending and the league's top-rated penalty kill, plus some young players who now have opportunities on the big club after the trade deadline.

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

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