Locked On Devils - Daily Podcast On The New Jersey Devils

Another year, another disappointing playoff exit for the Toronto Maple Leafs. It's the same story: they have a great regular season, but fall short of expectations come the playoffs. One of their top contributors, Mitch Marner, is set to become an unrestricted free agent in July. He might elect to leave the team. Should the New Jersey Devils pursue him? Check out James Nichols' article: https://ne...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked on Mammoth), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to check in on the second round of the playoffs, before talking about some of the newly hired coaches, including Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money...

The pressure is on Tom Fitzgerald to once again make changes this offseason. The New Jersey Devils can't afford another mediocre campaign. Fitzgerald said during his exit interview that the team won't be running it back with the same unit next season. There are a few players set to become either UFAs or RFAs this offseason. I decided to share my quick thoughts as to whether or not a certain player...

Thanks to Jim Rutherford's comments, a lot of people are concerned with the Vancouver Canucks' future. There's been some speculation that their captain Quinn Hughes might be traded at some point. It's been revealed that he wants to team up with his brothers. The hosts of Locked On Canucks (Trevor Beggs and Kyle Bhawan) and I collabortaed on a crossover to discuss the matter. Follow Trevor on the "...

My old friend, Alyson, accompanied me on today's episode. She is also the wife of New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen. She talked about how they met in high school and later became married with two kids. Being married to an NHL player isn't always easy, but Alyson talked about the WAG lifestyle and many interesting stories as well. We also talked about our time working together at the Universi...

Jim Rutherford has unleashed a can worms. The Vancouver Canucks' organization is in shambles and their captain Quinn Hughes might be on the move soon. Obviously, the New Jersey Devils already have his two brothers on the team. But should the Devils pursue Quinn right now or wait until he's an unrestricted free agent? It really comes down to timing. Check out Nick Villano's latest article: https://...

Is Jesper Bratt the best player in the NHL? Well, I wouldn't go that far, but he certainly has been one of the best players on the New Jersey Devils' roster. He broke the single-season assists record and led the team in points. Unfortunately, he recently had shoulder surgery, but I expect him to make a full recovery. He continues to add to his game. Interview soundbite: Jesper Bratt (Courtesy New...

The NHL recently revealed their finalists for the Selke Trophy. Unfortunately, New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier did not make the cut. A lot of people were confused and shocked by the announcement. I decided to reflect on Hischier's season and how his contributions were a big help for the Devils. His stats were certainly  "Selke worthy". Interview soundbites: Nico Hischier & Cody Glass 0:00...

Tom Fitzgerald had his annual exit interview with the media. He talked about the New Jersey Devils' 2024-25 performance, injury troubles, and roster personnel. During the press conference, Fitzgerald revealed that the team won't be coming back with the same group next season. Which means the Devils might be in store for an interesting offseason. Interview soundbite: Tom Fitzgerald (Courtesy New Je...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to talk about the back to back Game 7 comebacks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Sam Bennett incident vs the Maple Leafs, the upcoming second round series’, and the shock that everyone had with the New York Islanders and Uta...

It's been a little over a week since the New Jersey Devils were eliminated from the playoffs. The goal was obviously to reach the playoffs, however, something isn't sitting right with me. The Devils have a lot of questions that need to be answered especially when it comes to injury. On a more positive note, the team recently signed Arseniy Gritsyuk to an entry-level contract. 0:00 - 13:20 Retrospe...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club), and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far, plus the 2026 ASG is cancelled, and Vancouver needs a new coach   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your...

The 2024-25 season is officially over. The New Jersey Devils lost Game 5 to the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4. The Hurricanes have eliminated the Devils in the playoffs twice in three seasons. This was also the second double-overtime matchup in this series. Obviously, expectations were a little higher for the Devils. But given the circumstances, they made the most of their opportunity. Interview soundbi...

The New Jersey Devils are on the brink of elimination. They trail the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 and don't look good at all. Johnathan Kovacevic now joins the extensive injury list, too many players aren't contributing points wise, and the power-play is non-existent. Nico Hischier still has faith in his team, but things don't look too promising. Interview soundbites: Timo Meier & Nico Hischier Follow...

We have a series once again. The New Jersey Devils picked up a big win against the Carolina Hurricanes. It took two overtime periods to decide a winner, but it was ultimately worth it. The Devils avoided the dreaded 3-0 deficit. Simon Nemec was the hero in this game. Jonas Siegenthaler returned to the lineup after being sidelined for a few months. Interview soundbite: Jonas Siegenthaler Follow & S...

The New Jersey Devils trail the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0. They're looking to get back in the series with a win tonight at the Prudential Center. Help might be on the way. Sheldon Keefe said that he's confident that Jonas Siegenthaler will return tonight. The Hurricanes are a physical team and I had the chance to conduct a one-on-one interview with Paul Cotter on the matter. Interview soundbites: Sh...

After dropping the first two games in Raleigh, the series now shifts to the Garden State. The New Jersey Devils will look to overcome their deficit against the Carolina Hurricanes. Jim Biringer (Full Press Hockey) accompanied me on today's episode to help preview game three. Maybe the Devils' home crowd can help them. Follow Jim on the "X" app: @JimBiringer Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platfo...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far and which playoff rivalry is the best rivalry, before taking a quick lo...

Welp, the New Jersey Devils performed better in game two. However, it still wasn't good enough. They lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 and now trail the series 2-0. Game three will be played on Friday at the Prudential Center. Besides the loss, the biggest storyline was Brent Burns headbutting his former teammate Timo Meier shortly after the second period. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Cou...

During a recent interview, Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford revealed that Quinn Hughes wants to someday play with his brothers Jack and Luke. Quinn will become an unrestricted free agent in 2027, and obviously, his brothers already play for the New Jersey Devils. Getting two Hughes brothers to join the Canucks seems like a tall order. Jersey Joe (Pucks & Pitchforks) joined me on today's...

Welcome to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The New Jersey Devils dropped game one against the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1. The Devils didn't play well, and the Hurricanes began to build momentum as the game progressed. Nico Hischier scored the lone goal for the Devils in the second period. Game two will be played on Tuesday in Raleigh. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Courtesy New Jersey Devils) Fol...

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here and the New Jersey Devils will take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Easter Sunday. Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) accompanied me on today's episode to help preview the series. The Hurricanes finished second in the Metropolitan Division with the Devils right below them. The season series ended in deadlock 2-2. It's going to come down to physicality, speci...

After missing the last 18 games due to injury, Dougie Hamilton returned to the New Jersey Devils lineup. Unfortunately, the Devils lost to the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 to close out the regular season. However, most of their main players were scratched due to rest purposes. The regular season is now officially over. It's time to shift our focus to the upcoming playoffs. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Ke...

NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set   Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first round match-ups could involve an upset…   Suppo...

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Boston Bruins 5-4 in overtime at TD Garden, snapping their three-game losing streak. Despite the Bruins' struggles this season, they've been able to handle the Devils in recent meetings. It was an offensive battle. Luckily, the Devil prevailed on the power play and overtime. This was their final road win of the regular season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast pl...