The Trap - New Jersey Devils Podcast

This episode isn't a happy one. Bill and the Pickle talk about Lindy Ruff and how something feels just off about this Devils team. The Devils continue to unravel when faced with adversity. Goaltending is an issue. Again. And most importantly is it time for a change behind the bench.

On this episode of the Trap, Paddy Chambro, Bill and The Pickle invite Ollie "Jack of Harts" onto the program to talk some NJ Devils. The boys give Ollie the opportunity to defend Lindy Ruff, and compliment Alex Holtz! We talk about Tom Fitzgerald and the moves needed to become a serious threat and get the Devils out of their current funk. Goaltending continues to be an issue, but what can be done...

The Devils drop 3 in a row at home heading into the holidays! Changes need to be made, but where do you even start. In net? Behind the bench? On the blue line? The Devils have no identity and its a problem.

On this episode of the Trap the boys sit down to discuss the Devils ups and downs. Whats wrong with Timo Meier. Devils continue to have goaltending issues. Devils have a huge week of home games. Billion Dollar Picks and much more.

In this episode Bill and Pickle have their old buddy Jerry "Publius" on to talk about the Devils games in western Canada over the weekend. Devils come home for 6 of their next 7 on home ice. We cover the goaltending, Dawson Mercer, Timo Meier, Nemec and much more.

On this episode Bill and Pickle start off by talking about how they love the Devils online community. Simon Nemec is three games into his career and looks like the real deal. Devils have now won 5 of 6 games. Mercer at center needs to change. Devils need to get Timo going. Devils goaltending wins us a game!!! Billion Dollar Picks and much more.

Bill and Paddy take a look at the Devils past 3 games. Dougie Hamilton tears a pectoral muscle. Schmid gives up 5 on 17 shots vs the Sharks. Nemec makes his NHL debut. Devils might have a tough decision to make when it comes to trading for a goaltender.

The Devils go from horrible to amazing in a matter of 4 days. What should we expect moving forward from this team. Saturday nights game gives fans hope. The Pickle heads north to NJ to catch two games. It was a fun filled holiday weekend and the boys go over all of it.

In this episode of the The Trap. Bill, Paddy, and Pickle talk about the Devils upcoming schedule. Bill's 9 year old son PM's Arlette. Brylin gets inducted in the Devils "Ring of Honor". Paddy has a tweet go viral. Who should beat up Connor Clifton. Billion Dollar Picks is on fire, and much more.

On this episode of the Trap, Bill and the Pickle talk about the Devils vs Penguins game and the Devils vs Rangers game. Colin Miller impresses in his Devils debut. Holtz scores a goal and Trap fans win 1.00 Gravy is brown and sauce is red and much more.

These arent the Devils we expected coming into this season. Nico and Jack are injured but there is no excuse for the type of game we've seen from the Devils so far this season. Bill goes to UFC at MSG, DMB in CT and much more. Paddys Trivia, Billion Dollar Picks and much more.

This episode we have special guest Publius on the podcast to go over the Holtz and Ruff saga. And boy is it a mess. Its a deep dive.

On this episode Kyle Marcell joins the guys to talk about the Devils defeat to the Colorado Avalanche. Is it time to panic? Whats wrong with the Devils defense? Can the Devils really expect a playoff run with the lack of toughness on the team. Pickle plays Pine Valley. Kyle almost hits an epic parlay. Billion Dollar Picks and much more.

In this episode of The Trap, Paddy Chambro joins from Denver and they talk about the Devils loss in St. Louis. Jack Hughes is the focus as he takes a nasty spill into the boards and is forced to leave the game injured. We cover thursday nights game vs the Wild, Billion Dollar Picks and much more.

On this episode Bill has Oli "Jack of Hart" on. After the last episode I thought its only fair to have a fan come on a defend Lindy Ruff's decisions surrounding Holtz, Smith, Schmid and Nemec.

Billy sounds off on Ruff's poor roster management. The question comes down to this. With a roster chalked full of talent, is Lindy Ruff putting his players in the best position to succeed? Can the Devils Win the Stanley Cup with Lindy at the helm? Alex Holtz always in the doghouse regardless of how he plays. I'm over Lindy Ruff.

Devils play a very disappointing game vs the Washington Capitals in Newark on Wed night. When will it be time to worry about Akira Schmid? Marino, Mercer and Nico struggle. Jack Hughes MVP. Timo and Jack finding chemistry. Tyler Taffoli continues to impress. Luke Hughes logs 24 mins of ice time. Billion Dollar Picks! Trivia with Paddy and this weeks True Enemies.

Billy brings his kids to their first Giants game and his daughter uses the porta pottie. The boys discuss fridays game vs the Islanders. The Devils had a vintage performance. Jack Hughes saves the day with another Hart trophy type performance. Akira Schmid leaves much to be desired as Devils team bails him out. The crew discuss upcoming games vs Montreal and Washington. Billion Dollar Picks! This...

The Devils lose an ugly game to the Florida Panthers. The boys talk Timo Meier's benching, his history of slow starts and what his response will be. Lindy throws the lines in a blender and rightfully so! Jack and Bratt will be on dif lines to try to help get the rest of the team producing. The Devils don't have a 6th defenseman. Could they run out 7 D and 11 forwards in Long Island?

The Devils season has officially begun and it was great to see everyone back at The Rock! Expectations are high this year, can the Devils live up to them? Devils take 3 of 4 pts from the Red Wings and Coyotes despite not looking their best. Lines combos will be changed. What should we expect?

The Trap welcomes Paddy Chambro onto the show to discuss the Devils final roster. Simon Nemec gets sent to Utica and Bill isn't happy about it. Brendan Smith takes a lot of flack from the boys. Ruff needs to support the kids. Billion Dollar Picks Week 1. The boys talk Sorpanos and much more!

Bill and the Pickle dive into the Devils preseason games vs the Rangers and Flyers. Does Nemec have enough to win a spot on the opening night roster. Tyce Thompson and Curtis Lazar impress. The guys do a new segment "Phil Mickelsons Billion Dollar Picks" Bill gives you his season future prop bets.

On this episode guest Kyle Marcell joins the program to talk about what he expects from the Devils this upcoming season. The team covers the first two preseason games. Players covered include Alexander Holtz, Kevin Bahl, Simon Nemec, Jack Hughes, and more. Could putting Dawson Mercer on the 3rd line save this team cap space in the future?

This episode was recorded live in the lobby of the Arrras Hotel in Asheville, NC. Billy, Sr and Kyle cover some of the craziest moments they were apart of growing up playing hockey. They cover winning the CAN/AM cup on the miracle on ice rink in Lake Placid. Kyle loosing his teeth and upper lip. Darius Kasparaitis gives us the finger. Mights on ice brawl, the Devils winning their first brawl and s...

This episode was recorded live in Asheville NC. We talked about the Devils opening training camp. Alexander Holtz is impressing. Palat looks 100%. Then the guys take a deep dive into what it was like growing up as rink rats. Hockey culture is not for everyone, this episode embodies the beauty of being a player and parent involved in the competitive hockey community.