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Welcome to the "Locked On Anaheim Ducks Podcast," your daily stop for Orange County's favorite hockey team, the Anaheim Ducks. Hosted by Jason "J.D." Hernandez, we are seeing a new age of Ducks hockey with Greg Cronin as the new coach, and a slew of talented prospects ready to take the hockey world by storm. Follow along with special guests, a weekly look into the Ducks' AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, and much more while enjoying some beautiful SoCal weather... and excellent food. Locked On Ducks is part of the Locked On Podcast Network.

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Keep Playing the Kids, Good Things Will Happen
Coach Greg Cronin has put his trust in the Ducks' young core, and it is paying off. JD Hernandez talks about the recent hot play of Leo Carlsson, and Pavel Mintyukov who has seen his minutes increase with immediate good results. Meanwhile, the future of the Ducks leadership is seemingly coming down to two players: Troy Terry and Mason McTavish.
25 min
2
Gulls Squander Chances To Catch Up In the Stand...
The San Diego Gulls had their chances to catch the Ontario Reign and Bakersfield Condors in the standings... but leave some big points behind in two crucial losses. JD Hernandez is back to break down the two losses to Henderson AND Bakersfield, including a heartbreaking overtime loss in Bakersfield. Also, can the Gulls pull off a big win against Ontario, and who is going to stop the Milwaukee Admirals?
29 min
3
A Horrible Night All Around For the Ducks
A night full of losses marred what should have been an incredible 4-goal comeback. Instead, Ducks fans are left with an extremely bitter taste on several accounts. JD Hernandez is back with a postcast breaking down one of the worst losses of the season to the Blue Jackets. The Ducks' undisciplined play continues, and Cam Fowler has looked considerably worse this season. Meanwhile, the Terry/McTavish tandem is still looking good, and Mintyukov is beginning to really flourish. But all of that gets overshadowed by a late collapse. Finally, the game gets overshadowed when the Ducks' color commentator gives more evidence why a change needs to be made with the broadcasting team.
34 min
4
A Lucky Ending To An Uneven Road Trip
Oh boy, what a weird and uneven road trip for the Anaheim Ducks as they follow up an embarrassing loss in Toronto with a fortunate win in Buffalo. One of the key players for the Ducks in that road trip finale was Troy Terry, who continues to make a case for being the future captain. Also, the forecheck looked solid in that victory, but should that Terry/McTavish/Vatrano line stick together?
22 min
5
Zegras Trade Rumors, Impressive Win In Ottawa
The Trevor Zegras trade rumors continue to pile up, and they are becoming more ridiculous by the day. JD Hernandez is back from Acrisure Arena to talk about why the trade rumors are still going, and why it wouldn't make sense for the Ducks to trade him. Also, the Ducks pile up an impressive win in Ottawa. Finally, the NHL's decision to feature two terrible teams in a recycled venue for next year's Winter Classic is... expected.
25 min
6
Special Teams On Another Level In San Diego!
The San Diego Gulls are playing some stellar hockey over the past month, and the big reason has been their stellar play on both sides of the special teams. JD Hernandez is back live from Acrisure Arena to talk about how good the power play AND the penalty kill have been recently with some insane stats. Also, we look at the two big wins at Calgary and some of the incredible plays made during that road trip. Finally, do the Gulls still have a realistic shot at... the playoffs?!?
29 min
7
Ducks Continue To Lose, But Injured Players Soo...
Once again, a late lead is blown and the Ducks are back to some old habits. JD Hernandez breaks down what went wrong for the Ducks, and who came through for the Edmonton Oilers down the stretch. Also, which injured players are due to come back soon? Finally, a brief talk about the Morgan Rielly incident in Ottawa.
23 min
8
Olen Zellweger Remains In San Diego... For Now?
With the All-Star break coming to an end, the Anaheim Ducks are set to bring back Pavel Mintyukov to their lineup... which means Olen Zellweger stays in San Diego. Why does this move make sense right now, and will Olen stay with the Gulls for the rest of the season? JD Hernandez explores the possibility of Zellweger remaining in San Diego this season. Also, the Gulls continue their winning ways since the water main break last month. Finally, can the Gulls carry over their success against the Central Division to the rest of the season?
32 min
9
Could Henrique AND Vatrano Be Headed to New York?
Multiple reports have surfaced that Adam Henrique (and possibly Frank Vatrano) could be headed to the New York Rangers. JD Hernandez talks about the latest reports and why Adam Henrique would be a perfect fit for the Rangers and why they should make this trade. Also, Frank Vatrano could bring a renewed scoring punch to the Rangers... but what would it take for the Rangers to acquire both? Should the Ducks go ahead and pull the trigger? Is this the Rangers best chance to win a Cup?
27 min
10
AHL All-Star Weekend Thoughts, Zellweger Helps ...
The stars of the American Hockey League shone brightly in San Jose... because the Sun didn't shine at all! JD Hernandez talks about the rainy highlights of the AHL All-Star Classic at Tech CU Arena, including the highlights of the Skills Challenge... where all the players actually tried. Also, Olen Zellweger helps guide the Pacific Division to a dramatic last-second victory over the other divisions. Finally, what can the AHL do to fix their All-Star Weekend and avoid any issues that hindered this year's competition?
27 min
11
All-Star Weekend Takeaways, Vatrano Leads the Way
The NHL's version of the All-Star Game in Toronto left a lot to be desired... especially for those stars that didn't get much playing time or respect. JD Hernandez is back to talk about the awkwardness that was the Skills Competition, and what needs to change. Also, Frank Vatrano was arguably the best player on Team Hughes... so why didn't he get more playing time? Also, what needs to change for the All-Star festivities to bring back more fans?
23 min
12
Zegras Is Overrated?
According to a recent anonymous player's poll, Trevor Zegras was named the most overrated player in the NHL right now. JD Hernandez talks about the recent article from The Athletic which goes over this year's poll results. Why do some players think that Zegras is overrated? Also, which three Ducks players does some players in the league want to punch in the face? Finally, how important is tonight's Sharks/Ducks game? It could be very important down the line...
22 min
13
Is Troy Terry the Ducks' MVP This Season?
In a season that has had more downs than ups, one Ducks player that has stood out has been Troy Terry... at least in the opinion of JD Hernandez who gives a plethora of reasons why Terry has been the most valuable Duck. JD breaks down his stats since returning from injury and how effective he's been during this recent stretch of games. We also look at how he's helped Leo Carlsson become an integral part of the lineup. Finally, we look at his overall improvements with some stats to back it up.
27 min
14
Troy and the Kids Flourish In Minnesota
The young kids all made a huge impact in the Ducks last win in Minnesota. JD Hernandez is back to talk about the importance of Olen Zellweger, Jackson LaCombe, and Lukas Dostal. They all made big contributions that kept the Minnesota Wild at bay, and made some little plays that were mightily impressive. Also, Troy Terry was given too much time and space multiple times throughout the game... and it paid off for the Ducks on the road!
24 min
15
Should the Kids Play In Anaheim This Season?
Several key young Ducks prospects are still battling through injury and may not see action for a while still. How should the Ducks handle their prospects for the remainder of the season? JD Hernandez explores the options the Ducks have with players such as Tristan Luneau and Olen Zellweger... and what their best long-term paths forward should be.
25 min
16
Instant Replay Foils the Ducks... Again
So you're saying the Anaheim Ducks are on the wrong side of a goal call thanks to instant replay? Oh, unknowable universe! JD Hernandez is back for a postgame podcast to talk about... the lack of calls going the Ducks way this season. How did the Dallas Stars come back against a struggling Ducks team? Finally, we give our kudos to John Gibson who kept the team in it for most of the game, and has done about as well as we expected, right?
23 min
17
Zellweger Saves the Day For the Gulls
Before going up to Anaheim, Olen Zellweger made sure to leave his mark in helping the San Diego Gulls get a huge win in Abbotsford. JD Hernandez talks about Zellweger some more, especially his dominating play in the AHL, and whether he should stay in the NHL for the rest of this season. Also, we look at the previous three games against the Canucks, including a shootout thriller at Pechanga Arena.
28 min
18
Olen Zellweger's Stellar Debut!
The long-awaited NHL debut of Olen Zellweger took place in Anaheim, and he did not disappoint. JD Hernandez talks about the trajectory of his career leading up to the big moment, and what he brings to the Ducks... and why he is the defenseman of the Ducks' future. Also, JD breaks down the nail-biting victory over the Buffalo Sabres, and one troubling trend that is still happening.
22 min
19
Sick and Tired (Of the Ducks' Lackluster Power ...
The Anaheim Ducks' ineffective power play continues to haunt them in a big way, especially against a team with a top-2 power play. A very sick JD Hernandez refers back to the previous episode where he outlined exactly what the Rangers' power play is all about. Also, a bad loss to the Sharks brings the Ducks closer to finishing last in the NHL standings.
22 min
20
The Special Teams Are All Messed Up
JD Hernandez is back from Acrisure Arena to talk about the major troubles happening with the special teams, especially the power play. What's been wrong with the power play, and why does it look worse now than it did at the start of the season? Also, injuries have been piling up for the Ducks all season... and they continue to affect the Ducks. Finally, with a game against the Sharks looming over the weekend, would a loss be considered a win at this point of the season?
27 min
21
Iowa Comes To San Diego For Two Overtime Thrillers
The San Diego Gulls continue their portion of the schedule against the Central Division... how would they fare this time? JD Hernandez talks about the wildly inconsistent play within each game, and the injuries are now piling up for the Gulls. The Gulls win one game in a shootout thriller, then go on to shoot themselves in the foot the following game in overtime. Finally, a sad passing in the AHL family.
29 min
22
Trying To Find Some Positives In the East Coast
The Ducks continue their road trip with a win in Florida and a loss in Washington, D.C. JD Hernandez tries to find some positives from this road trip, and the biggest positive has been the terrific play of Alex Killorn who has provided a spark for the struggling Ducks offense. Also, the Ducks pull off two multi-goal comebacks in the same game... who was key in their comebacks? Finally, the Ducks kept it close in our nation's capital. While John Gibson stole the show, there was a couple key mistakes that ultimately cost the Ducks.
24 min
23
Carolina Bests Ducks At the Halfway Point Of th...
It is now exactly the halfway point of both the Ducks' and Hurricanes' seasons. So, JD Hernandez brings on Jared Ellis (Locked On Hurricanes) in a super-sized episode to talk about the 6-3 loss to the Canes... in a game where the Ducks played one good period, and only got 4 shots the other 40 minutes. They try to make sense of the unusual game and give their standout players for the game. Finally, it's time to give out some mid-season grades for both teams!
50 min
24
Hard Reset For the Gulls, Olen Zellweger Is An ...
Was the water main break a blessing in disguise for the San Diego Gulls? JD Hernandez is back with "Gulls Thursday" to first talk about Olen Zellweger being named to the AHL All-Star team and why he is deserving of the prestigious honor. Also, the Gulls' long break provided them fresher legs in a huge victory against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Finally, JD goes over the rest of the All-Stars, and who got snubbed in the Pacific Division... and how it could all be fixed.
27 min
25
What Exactly Is A Distinct Kicking Motion?
The Anaheim Ducks lose an absolute heartbreaker to the Detroit Red Wings in a truly bizarre way... a goal that was definitely redirected. However, is that a kicking motion by today's NHL standards? JD Hernandez explores the last-minute game-winning goal for the Wings, and how we got to that point. Anaheim also shot themselves in the foot with some poor special teams play to finish their homestand. Finally, the Ducks go on the road with some tough games... and an announcement about the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic!
27 min