Locked On Devils - Daily Podcast On The New Jersey Devils

I will take the next few days to discuss the New Jersey Devils Development Camp. Today's episode will feature media availabilities from Ethan Edwards, Josh Filmon, and Topias Vilen. It's the perfect time to revisit Dev Camp since things are starting to slow down. Interview soundbites: Ethan Edwards, Topias Vilen, and Josh Filmon (Courtesy of the New Jersey Devils) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast...

In yesterday's episode, I talked about Johnathan Kovacevic being an underrated get for Tom Fitzgerald. When the New Jersey Devils first obtained Paul Cotter, it sparked a debate. Because the team sacrificed Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid to get his services. Even though he's projected to be a bottom-6 player, Cotter does fill a need for New Jersey. I also talked about some of my favorite and lea...

In today's episode, I dissected a few media availabilities. Jonathan Kovacevic is better than what people realize. He actually put up some solid numbers for the Montreal Canadiens. Tomas Tatar spoke to the media for the first time since returning to New Jersey. John Marino told the Utah media that the Devils organization is a winning culture. Interview soundbites: Johnathan Kovacevic, Tomas Tatar,...

Tom Fitzgerald recently held a press conference to talk about the offseason moves made by the New Jersey Devils. He seemed to be satisfied with some of the roster changes. Especially since it fixes some necessities for New Jersey. Based on the available cap space, it seems like the Devils are done making moves for now. Their primary focus is to re-sign Dawson Mercer. Interview soundbite: Tom Fitzg...

The New Jersey Devils reunited with Tomas Tatar. They signed him to a one-year, $1.8 million contract. During the 2022-23 season, Tuna was one of the more underrated assets. He saw great success being paired alongside Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer. Tom Fitzgerald continues making moves during free agency, but has he truly been successful? Also, newly added defenseman, Brenden Dillon, had his fir...

The New Jersey Devils went "big-game hunting" on the first day of free agency. They improved their blue line by signing Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon. Not only that, but they reunited with Stefan Noesen. Tom Fitzgerald wasted no time once free agency began and the roster has now improved in many ways. Physicality seemed to be the point of emphasis for New Jersey this offseason Interview soundbite...

There was more chaos for the New Jersey Devils on the second day of the NHL Draft. In addition to making their draft selections, they also made a couple of big trades. John Marino heads to the Utah HC, whereas Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid are off to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Devils received Paul Cotter and more available cap space in the process. Recorded live from The Sphere (Las Vegas, N...

Day one of the NHL Draft has concluded. The New Jersey Devils held onto their 10th overall pick and selected Anton Silayev (Russia). Among international skaters, Silayev was ranked number one. He stands 6'7'' and has showcased his potential while playing in the KHL. It'll be a couple of years before he suits up in an NHL game, but he seems to fit within the Devils' timeline. Recorded live from The...

The 2024 NHL Draft is set to take place tonight at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The New Jersey Devils will have the 10th overall pick and there's a lot of anticipation surrounding it. Mike Morreale (NHL.com) joined me on today's episode to share his thoughts on the draft and which players might be available for the Devils to select. The Devils can still trade that pick away if the opportunity presents...

Frank Seravalli recently published an article saying that the New Jersey Devils are open to trading away their 10th overall pick for Martin Necas. It's widely known that Necas is one of the fastest players in the league. So, he most likely won't have trouble fitting in with the Devils. However, when it comes to the 10th overall pick, he might not be worth it. He's a pending RFA and needs a new con...

The New Jersey Devils are reportedly interested in pending unrestricted free agent Brett Pesce. The Carolina Hurricanes need to re-sign a decent amount of players and he might be the odd man out. He's already accepted a team-friendly deal in the past and might be looking for a pay increase. The Devils need to add more depth defensively and Pesce is a solid player. Interview soundbite: Brett Pesce...

Jersey Joe (DraftPro Hockey) joined me on today's episode to discuss the upcoming NHL Draft. Joe shared his thoughts as to which prospects might be available for the New Jersey Devils to select. Keep in mind the Devils could very well trade away their 10th overall pick. I will be in Las Vegas covering the draft. Follow Jersey Joe on the "X" app: @JerseyJoe11_NJ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast pl...

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It's been almost 48 hours since the New Jersey Devils traded for Jacob Markstrom. The Devils needed to secure themselves a goalie. After the 2023-24 season, it was proven that not getting rid of Vitek Vanecek was a mistake. A lot of people were critical of Tom Fitzgerald this past season and said that he was on the hot seat. However, he was praised for his efforts last year. Follow & Subscribe on...

Well, it finally happened. The New Jersey Devils obtained a goalie with a respectable track history. Jacob Markstrom was acquired by the organization in exchange for Kevin Bahl, a 2025 first-round draft pick (top-10 protected), and 31.25% of his salary was retained. Markstrom led the league in shutouts during the 2021-22 season, finished second in the Vezina Trophy race, & was also an all-star. Ev...

There's an interesting twist to the Jacob Markstrom trade discussion. Calgary Flames general manager, Craig Conroy, recently said that Markstrom never requested a trade. However, other sources are claiming that the relationship between Markstrom and the front office isn't in a good place. Given the Flames' recent history of losing star players, Conroy's conflicting claim might not entirely be true...

Frank Seravelli recently reported that Tom Fitzgerald wants to shake things up this offseason. He has his eyes set on more offense (top-6 and bottom-6), defense (top-4 and bottom-4), and goaltending. That's a pretty lengthy wishlist. It won't be easy to make those moves work financially, but it's still doable. This offseason might get interesting for the New Jersey Devils. Follow & Subscribe on al...

A couple of summers ago, Ondřej Palát signed a five-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. While his production and experience are sometimes solid, he is definitely overpaid. However, he does have a history of stepping up his game when it matters most. Maybe there's some upside to his capabilities. Interview soundbite: Ondřej Palát (Courtesy of the New Jersey Devils) Follow & Subscribe on all P...

Steve Kouleas was recently on NHL Network talking about potential trade packages for Jacob Markstrom. At one point, he suggested that the New Jersey Devils should either trade away Dawson Mercer, Simon Nemec, or a few high-end draft picks for his services. Patrik Laine wants a fresh start and might be traded this offseason. While he might not be a top option, it's still something that Tom Fitzgera...

In a follow-up from yesterday's episode, I decided to analyze which New Jersey Devils players are considered to be "untouchable" or on the "hot seat" when it comes to trades. Since there are a decent amount of players signed long-term, there aren't that many options. Former Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton joined the Devils' coaching staff. Did I mention that I am enjoying the Stanley...

Reports are saying that the New Jersey Devils are the "frontrunners" to land Jacob Markstrom. Obviously, the Devils must land a goalie this offseason. While he might not be the best option from a statistical standpoint, he'll be a cheaper option considering his age and contract. The Devils have a few assets that might be available via a trade. Also, I am enjoying the Stanley Cup Final. Check out N...

Jake Allen was acquired by the New Jersey Devils at the trade deadline. It seemed like the Montreal Canadiens were done with him which is why they retained 50% of his salary. He found new life with the Devils. One could make an argument that he and Jesper Bratt were the MVPs of the team. Because Allen was one of the main reasons why the Devils kept afloat in the Wild Card standings. Interview soun...

Pierre LeBrun recently spoke with Tom Fitzgerald about his offseason plans. Fitzy is still adamant about acquiring a goalie. A couple of names that have emerged are Jacob Markstrom and Linus Ullmark. Both of them have solid track histories, but one might be cheaper than the other. The 10th overall pick might come into play during negotiations. Check out Ryan Novozinsky's article: https://www.nj.co...

Mike Morreale (NHL.com) recently published an article centered around a conversation he had with general manager, Tom Fitzgerald. The New Jersey Devils will have the 10th overall pick in this year's NHL Draft, and Fitzy said that he's open to trading it away. Obviously, one of the main priorities is for the Devils to get a goalie. There's no guarantee that the pick will be traded. But, it's still...

The stage is set for the 2024 Stanley Cup Final: It'll be the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. I picked my winner in today's episode. The Panthers defeated the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals despite a strong performance from Igor Shesterkin. The New Jersey Devils could actually learn what not to do from their conference rival. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms...