The betting board is sizzling, and we are bringing in the heavy artillery! We are kicking off a massive mid-week edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk.
Dustin Nielson is back at the helm, and today he’s joined by none other than The Hustler! The boys have a jam-packed board to dissect, starting with some pitching mastery on the diamond, leading into a massive global soccer showdown, and finishing with a flurry of franchise-altering news from the ice.
On Today’s Show:
MLB All-Star Post-Mortem: The American League absolutely put the handcuffs on the National League last night in Philly, grinding out a clinical 4-0 shutout.
World Cup Semifinal Part II: Yesterday, Spain put on a absolute clinic to punch their ticket to the World Cup Final. Today, the world stops for the second heavyweight clash to see who will meet them there. Is it Lionel Messi and Argentina, or is football finally coming home for England? The Hustler lays out his ultimate match locks, total cards, and corner kick props for today’s massive fixture.
Seismic Shifts in Hockeytown: The NHL news cycle is absolutely spinning. The legendary Steve Yzerman has officially stepped down as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings to transition into an advisory role. The guys discuss what this means for the “Yzer-plan” and who is in line to take over the rebuild.
The Anthony Mantha Value Play: The New Jersey Devils just made a highly calculated splash, locking up top-six winger Anthony Mantha to a highly reasonable two-year, $9.5 million deal. Fresh off a 33-goal campaign, is this the ultimate value grab of the late-summer free agency market?
The NHL Opening Night Schedule Drop: Circle September 29th in sharpie! The NHL has officially released its opening night matchups for the expanded 84-game season. The boys react to a massive double-header, headlined by the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the Montreal Canadiens, followed by our very own Edmonton Oilers hosting the Vancouver Canucks!
The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!
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