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Paul Cotter will have to serve a two-game suspension after his mishap against Adam Pelech on Sunday. The playoffs will start in a few days, so this could allow him to get some rest and recovery. After initially being ruled out until the second round of the playoffs, Dougie Hamilton might return to the Devils lineup sooner than anticipated. Getting him back would be beneficial. Follow & Subscribe o...

The New Jersey Devils were shutout by the New York Islanders 1-0. It was an uneventful game for the most part, but it had its moments. Paul Cotter was given a game misconduct for his hit on Adam Pelech in the second period. Timo Meier's turnover proved costly since Bo Horvat scored the lone goal in the matchup. The Devils have now lost three straight games. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Cour...

Thanks to the New York Rangers' recent loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils have officially punched their ticket to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The journey wasn't easy, but at least the Devils won't end this season empty-handed like last year. Sheldon Keefe and company deserve a lot of credit. Unfortunately, former general manager Ray Shero passed away on the same...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only choose one player to start your franchise with, who...

Well, the New Jersey Devils saw their three-game winning streak snapped by the Boston Bruins. They lost embarrassingly by allowing the Bruins to score a touchdown and an extra point. It seemed like the team struggled with energy and execution. The Devils must wait to secure a position in the playoffs officially. They only need one point to clinch. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Courtesy New J...

Nico Hischier is one of the best two-way players in the NHL. A couple of seasons ago, he was a finalist for the Selke Trophy and has a chance to be a finalist again. The New Jersey Devils are close to clinching a playoff spot, and Hischier is a big reason why. It's reported that Arseni Gritsyuk will sign an entry-level contract with the Devils real soon. He had a good showing in the KHL. Interview...

The New Jersey Devils are very close to clinching a playoff spot. After blanking the New York Rangers 4-0 for the second time this season, their odds have increased to 99.99%. The Devils secured the season series and are now winners of three straight games. It looks like the team is starting to find its groove once again Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevi...

The New Jersey Devils are running low when it comes to "tradeable assets". In a recent episode, I discussed the possibility of them moving on from Simon Nemec come summertime. However, many people commented that they would rather see Dougie Hamilton get traded. Speaking of which, there might be some good news regarding Hamilton's injury. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Courtesy New Jersey Devi...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, whether there are any teams that can make a surprise push, if the wildcard race in the West is set, and whether Ottawa and Montreal can hold on in the East!   Support Us By Suppo...

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in a shootout. The team has won three of their last four games. Not known for their shootout outcomes, the Devils performed well, thanks to Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt. Jacob Markstrom has continued to improve since returning from injury. It was an intense game, especially with the questionable calls from the referees. Follow & Subscribe on al...

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Simon Nemec is not having a good sophomore year in the NHL. The former second overall pick is making too many mistakes on the New Jersey Devils' blue line. He was an AHL all-star this season, so he still has potential, but the team might go in a different direction come the offseason. Paul Cotter recently broke a team record in physicality. He deserves a lot more credit. Follow & Subscribe on all...

After being shutout by the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, the New Jersey Devils redeemed themselves. They defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 and asserted themselves right from the start. Nico Hischier scored his second career hat trick and led the way. This matchup looked very similar to a playoff game. Speaking of which, the Devils are close to securing a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Follow & Subscri...

1:30 Simon Nemec 2:47 Ondrej Palat 5:22 Dawson Mercer 7:55 Jesper Bratt 9:48 Nathan Bastian 11:48 Sheldon Keefe Interview soundbites courtesy of New Jersey Devils Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevils?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Subscribe to Locked On Devils! Follow me on the...

The New Jersey Devils desperately needed a win and defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3. A lot of inconsistent performing players found their names in the scorer's sheet. This win snapped the Devils' three-game losing streak and improved their playoff chances. There's still some work that needs to be done, but this game was important. Especially since the next couple of opponents will be tough. Fol...

The New Jersey Devils recently signed Ethan Edwards to an entry-level contract that will start next season. He's a highly touted defenseman from the University of Michigan. His collegiate teammates were Luke Hughes and Seamus Casey. I also talked about Artem Shlaine and his impact with Arizona State University. Finally, I shared my closing thoughts on the Johnathan Kovacevic and Sheldon Keefe dram...

The New Jersey Devils fell to the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in a shootout. The Devils had the lead twice in the third period, but blew their chance to secure the two points. At least they walked away with a point. Because every point is vital going down the stretch. The next few games are going to be a challenge for the Devils. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Courtesy New Jersey Devils) Follow & S...

Johnathan Kovacevic explained that the team should have a playoff mindset after the New Jersey Devils lost to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Sheldon Keefe called him out postgame and said, "Kovacevic just needs to play better. That would help." Keefe's comments went viral on social media and sparked a huge discussion. Clearly, tensions are high in the locker room especially with the Devils battl...

The New Jersey Devils lost 5-3 to the Calgary Flames. They allowed four unanswered goals in the third period, and Jacob Markstrom looked shaky again. The Devils have been very good at closing games this year, but this meltdown was shocking for many people. The Devils can't afford to waste points since they're hunting for a playoff position. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Courtesy New Jersey D...

Before you come at me, allow me to explain myself: I saw a clip on social media where somebody brought up the idea of possibly trading away Dougie Hamilton. I decided to share my thoughts on the matter. Hamilton has been a big-time contributor for the New Jersey Devils. It's worth mentioning that Hamilton has a no-movement clause. The NHL recently revealed they might scrap the 2026 all-star game i...

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 Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, which teams are falling off, which teams are heating up, and who they think will end up holding the final four wildcard spots in the playoffs!   Support Us...

Since the dust has now settled, I decided to revisit the New Jersey Devils' trade deadline. A lot of people weren't happy with the moves that Tom Fitzgerald made. However, in his defense, he didn't have much to work with. The Devils have won four of their last five games. I shared my expectations moving forward. The regular season is almost done. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 htt...

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1. It wasn't easy, but Jake Allen elevated his game, especially in the third period. The Devils remain one of the top three teams in the Metropolitan Division and are building a points cushion. New Jersey has won four of their last five games. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Courtesy New Jersey Devils) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast...

Tom Fitzgerald recently revealed that Dougie Hamilton will miss the remainder of the season. I know people have various opinions on Hamilton, particularly with his defense, but he's still vital for the Devils. Cody Glass was acquired by the Devils not too long ago. He's been playing very well in his first four games with New Jersey. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtb...

The power of Mrs. Fields has struck once again. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 and are currently on a three-game winning streak. They picked the right time to start winning since the playoff race is tight. Jesper Bratt had another three-point outing and Jake Allen was strong in net. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Courtesy New Jersey Devils) Follow & Subscribe on all Po...