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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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Oilers Make Ducks 6-2 Their Stomach
Lather, rinse, repeat. It's another embarrassing loss for the Anaheim Ducks at the Pond, and JD Hernandez is running out of ways to describe how the Ducks are losing games by several goals without repeating the same lines from the previous 41 games. Is there any hope for this Ducks team for the rest of the season?
26 min
177
22-23 Anaheim Ducks Mid-Season Report Card
After 41 games, it's time to give out some grades. JD Hernandez gives his mid-season report card for the Anaheim Ducks... and it isn't pretty. He breaks down which aspects of the team received "F" grades, and who was the cream of the crop.
28 min
178
Boston Takes Over the Pond, and A Personal Anno...
The Anaheim Ducks' latest loss was filled with hats on the ice... for the visiting Boston Bruins. JD Hernandez breaks down everything that went wrong, including some poor defensive efforts in front of John Gibson, a Zegras goal that was called off, and Bruins fans starting an anti-Yankees chant. Finally, JD makes a big personal announcement involving a local AHL team.
28 min
179
Mason McTavish Is a Beast, Troy Terry Is An All...
The Ducks winning streak reaches two, which matches their longest winning streak of the season. JD Hernandez talks about what has been the driving force behind the two Anaheim wins. Also, Troy Terry is named an All-Star for the 2nd year in a row. The road he's taken to being a 2-time All-Star has been a long journey, but Terry is on his way to possibly lead this team back to glory.
22 min
180
Dostal Shuts Out the Silver Knights... Again
The San Diego Gulls start 2023 on a high note with the highly anticipated return of Lukas Dostal after his brief stint in Anaheim. He shuts out the Henderson Silver Knights for the 2nd time this season, and JD Hernandez explains why Dostal is the true MVP of both the Gulls and the Ducks this season. Finally, which Gull (aside from Dostal) could make the All-Star Game in Laval, and who were named captains?
26 min
181
Starting the New Year With a Whimper
The Anaheim Ducks began the 2023 calendar year with one of the worst losses of the season to a below-.500 team in the Flyers. Special teams continue to be a huge problem for the Ducks, particularly the power play which JD Hernandez waxes poetic about. Also, John Gibson continues to get every start possible for Anaheim... but why? Finally, JD talks about the unfortunate story in the NFL that shook the sports world.
26 min
182
Best and Worst of Hockey in 2022 (feat. Jess Be...
It's a special super-sized episode featuring Jess Belmosto from "Locked On Flames!" We talk about the big stories that took over hockey in the last 365 days. First, some women's hockey talk... and Canada dominating too much. Next, JD and Jess talk about some of the best things in hockey including the Avs winning the Cup, and Trevor Zegras being the golden boy of the league. Finally, it's time for some off-hockey talk! It gets pretty random, folks.
63 min
183
An Apt Way To End 2022... With A Bad Loss
The Anaheim Ducks finished the 2022 calendar year the same way they started... with a loss. This time, the Nashville Predators handed the Ducks an embarrassing 6-1 loss in a Honda Center matinee. JD Hernandez tries to find ANY bright spot in this game, and tries to figure out why John Gibson started this game. Also, JD goes over some of the horrific stats for that game. Finally, just how bad were the Ducks in the 2022 calendar year? It's worse than you think.
28 min
184
Ducks Top Vegas, and Somebody Please Save John ...
The Vegas Golden Knights came into town and were expected to beat the Ducks again... but the top line and John Gibson had other plans! JD Hernandez breaks down the unbelievable play of Gibby who stopped 49 shots and was well rested after missing a couple weeks with an injury. Also, the top line of Zegras, Terry, and Henrique carried the entire offensive load for the Ducks. Finally, Trevor Zegras was brilliant in the shootout once again!
25 min
185
The Gulls' Winning Streak Reaches Two!
The San Diego Gulls finally return to their winning ways with their longest winning streak in 2 months! It's the veterans that are bringing the goal scoring. JD Hernandez talks about which players are making a difference, and we give some love to Hunter Drew who's had a unique journey to his current role with the Gulls. Also, which player NEEDS to get some playing time with the Ducks? Finally, a quick glance at the WJC tournament!
24 min
186
World Juniors Takeover, Canada Stumbles In Opener
So the projected top two picks in the 2023 NHL Draft attempted to pull off "The Michigan" in their opener... and wound up losing in that game. While everyone is talking about that, JD Hernandez looks at defense and goaltending as the real reason they lost. Could Team Canada have done a better job selecting eligible players? Also, how did the Ducks' prospects do in this game?
24 min
187
'Twas the Night Before Hockey Christmas 2022 (f...
Happy holidays to all hockey fans out there! JD Hernandez and Sarah Avampato are back with a bonus episode to continue their tradition of reciting their own rendition of "Twas the Night Before Christmas"... hockey style! How did JD manage to fit Arber Xhekaj into the poem, and what happened to make Sarah stop JD in his tracks... again? Listen, and enjoy!
7 min
188
The Gulls' Losing Streak Reaches Twelve... and ...
The San Diego Gulls have gone through a plethora of awful games in the past month. How bad is it? JD Hernandez goes over the last three games, including a rough debut for Michael Del Zotto after a three-team trade. Oh yeah, we have a trade to talk about! Does the trade help or hurt the Gulls in the long run?
27 min
189
The Ducks Messed Around and Found Out
Another disappointing loss for the Anaheim Ducks left JD Hernandez at a loss for words. Hence, Seth Toupal from "Locked On Wild" came on to try and alleviate the pain. Seth and JD talk about the slow start for Minnesota, the gift from Kirill Kaprizov to Mason McTavish, and the best efforts from Lukas Dostal who started in back-to-back nights. Also, what the heck were those confounding lines that Dallas Eakins put out there?
34 min
190
Kings Hold Court At Not-So-Staples Center
Not even Lukas Dostal could save the Anaheim Ducks in their first meeting against the Los Angeles Kings at "I Can't Believe It's Not Staples Center." The Ducks reverted back to their usual ways by allowing some high danger chances, giving up too many shots, and being bad on the penalty kill. JD Hernandez breaks down the game, including the atrocious defense and which players should be "eaten by Lukas Dostal."
24 min
191
Lukas Dostal Keeps the Bakery Closed in Canada
The Anaheim Ducks achieve their longest winning streak of the season -- 2! After a great performance in Montreal, the Ducks continued their sudden winning ways with a victory in Edmonton completely led by netminder, Lukas Dostal. While there were a plethora of negatives to take away from that game, Dostal saved the day with some incredible saves against the NHL's most potent offensive duo. JD Hernandez shares his thoughts on the games, and some of the underlying stats that prove how valuable Dostal is to the franchise. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!
28 min
192
Who's Left To Play Goalie For the Gulls?
The long losing streak for the San Diego Gulls has reached 9 games. Can anything be done, and who is left to play goalie for San Diego? JD Hernandez tries to break down what went wrong in Calgary, and how Wednesday night's game went downhill very quickly. Also, with the Ducks deploying Lukas Dostal AND Olle Eriksson Ek, JD tries to talk a little bit about who is tending net right now.
24 min
193
Ducks Make Like a Leaf and Get Shutout... Again...
Another HORRIBLE loss for the Anaheim Ducks as the Toronto Maple Leafs exact some revenge from a comeback earlier in the season. JD Hernandez is joined by David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) to try and dissect what in the world happened. John Gibson hurt again, and the Ducks might have to continue this road trip going 11/7. A variety of topics are discussed in this packed edition of the podcast. Where are the drinks at?
33 min
194
Even Lukas Dostal Can't Save the Ducks in Ottawa
Another poor offensive effort plagued the Anaheim Ducks in a 3-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Lukas Dostal was the star of the game for the Ducks making miraculous saves left and right... including a 3-on-none breakaway that resulted in a "Save of the Year" candidate. However, the penalty kill was still awful. JD Hernandez tries to break down what exactly is wrong with the PK, and what team the Ducks should watch for tips on how to run an effective PK.
23 min
195
A BAD Loss to the Sharks Sends the Ducks Reeling
So what about this particular loss sent JD Hernandez up a wall? The Ducks' 6-1 loss to one of the worst teams in the NHL had few redeeming qualities, and highlights some of the glaring problems of this season's team. John Gibson left early, presumably because he was sick (from the lack of defense in front of him), and help doesn't appear to be on the way.
24 min
196
Sharks/Ducks Preview, A Quick Look at the WJC R...
It's a Ducks game day, and JD Hernandez looks at some of the roster changes happening with both the Anaheim Ducks and the San Jose Sharks. Will the Ducks continue their 11/7 lineup, and who is set to return? Also, JD looks at who made the World Junior Championship rosters for both Canada and the United States. Wait... there are no Ducks on Team USA's roster? So why is JD talking about that team... oh... there's a massive snub?
21 min
197
Gulls Fall to Last Place in the AHL Standings
The San Diego Gulls were already in dire straights before welcoming the Calgary Wranglers to Pechanga Arena. It got so much worse as Calgary put up some big numbers in both weekend games. JD Hernandez breaks down how both games went down, and who were the lone bright spots for the Gulls in both games. Also, with some more injuries piling up in both Anaheim and San Diego, the lineup shuffling continues... and a couple new faces will be wearing a Gulls sweater soon...
24 min
198
An Overtime Win Against the Canes Ends a 6-Game...
Once again, it took some extra time to determine the winner of a Ducks game. Once again, the Ducks allowed a plethora of shots against a superior opponent. However, JD Hernandez looks at a couple differences in this game against the Carolina Hurricanes that the Ducks could possibly build off. Who was the surprising hero of the game, and can the Ducks keep going with this 11/7 lineup that Dallas Eakins has deployed the last couple games?
21 min
199
Despite Mounting Injuries, Pavol Regenda Is Sen...
Some roster changes are taking place in Anaheim, including a perplexing move after another 0-fer road trip. JD Hernandez tries to unravel why Pavol Regenda was sent back down to the San Diego Gulls, and why the Ducks went ahead and picked up Jayson Megna from Colorado. Also, just how injury depleted are the Ducks now with Isac Lundestrom due to miss several weeks of hockey? Also... who is going to bring the "Settlers of Catan" board game now?
23 min
200
Another Winless Road Trip, More Blown Leads
The Anaheim Ducks finish their road trip by blowing two leads in Minnesota and Winnipeg, including yet another late goal allowed to the Wild. What do the Ducks need to do differently to find some modicum of success? Has John Gibson finally had enough? Also, JD Hernandez looks at the bad trends that have continued to plague the Ducks this season.
26 min