Olympic Predictions: Will Mikko Rantanen and Team Finland Shock the World? | TEAM USA Women CRUSH!

Olympic men’s hockey heats up as Canada, Sweden, and Finland emerge as favorites for the gold, while Team USA faces questions about scoring depth. Are the Dallas Stars’ Finnish standouts poised for a podium finish, or will powerhouse squads like Canada ride elite talent—think Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon—to Olympic glory? Joey Erickson shares bold medal predictions, standout candidates like Mikko Rantanen primed to shine, and breakout watchlist names such as Slovakia’s Adam Gajan. The U.S. women’s hockey team dominates with a commanding 5-0 victory over Canada, fueled by rising stars like Taylor Heise, Hannah Bilka, and Abby Murphy. With speed, depth, and youth reshaping the Olympic hockey landscape, what’s next for perennial rivals and new faces alike? Tune in for deep insights, tournament updates, and must-watch storylines as the chase for gold accelerates in Italy. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOStars?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnStars Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonstars/ #NHL #DallasStars #hockey 00:00 Olympic Men's Hockey Predictions Joey Erickson breaks down the tournament structure, his medal round picks, standout teams (Canada, Sweden, Finland, USA), and his rationale for gold, silver, and bronze medal predictions. 10:46 Players to Watch & Breakout Stars Analysis of which individual players could stand out during the Olympics—including Mikko Rantanen for Finland, other Dallas Stars players, and a spotlight on breakout candidate Adam Gajon for Slovakia. Discussion covers NHL and non-NHL standout possibilities. 22:18 Team USA Women's Domination & Women's Hockey Discussion Segment shifts to the U.S. women's team's rout over Canada, the significance of collegiate development for women's hockey, and how the women's style compares to the men's game. Includes commentary on standout players and the growth of the sport. Everydayer Club If 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! Quo Make 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 to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Factor Head to http://factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50off and use code lockedonnhl50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year. Indeed Now, 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. Gametime Download 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. FanDuel The 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)