The Trap - New Jersey Devils Podcast

This is not your same old Devils. On this episode Billy covers running into fellow Devils fans at Phish in NYC. Horrible officiating in both Friday and Sundays games. Devils need secondary scoring. What a 6 year Devils fan says to Rangers fans. Simon Nemec and much more. Enjoy.

Big Tickle joins the podcast to talk about how the Devils have dropped 8 of their last 9 but this team still feels different. The discuss Jesper Bratt and what his next contract should look like. Where Bill had the Devils projected to be at this point in the season. Despite losing they have played a structured hard game. Wins in next two games can change the entire vibe around the team after this...

In this episode The Bratt Pack joins the show and we discuss the Devils 6 game losing streak. Who needs to improve. Is it time for the Devils to make some roster changes? The team needs to defend itself vs a Florida Panthers team who will be out for blood. How much longer can the Devils lose without the fan base imploding. What does the Devils crease look like in the future. Brendan Smith is a dis...

Devils take a long look in the mirror after their 4th loss in a row. Carter Hart was incredible as he stopped 48 of 49 shots leading the Flyers to a 2 to 1 victory. Damon Seversons giveaway turns into the game winner, bringing a ton of heat his way. Lindy Ruff speaks out in frustration. Erik Haula continues to be snakebitten and much much more.

Devils drop 3 in a row. Bill covers the Devils Rangers game at MSG and the Dallas game in Newark. Devils fans don't need to panic. Bahl plays well....again. Devils arent able to take advantage of backup goalies. Holtz's game is concerning. Timo Meier would be a good fit. What they do with Blackwood and much more.

In episode 21 Bill covers the Devils bounce back game vs the Flyers. Nico holds an on ice meeting that gets to team off to a hot start vs. Chicago. Dougie Hamilton plays Norris Trophy caliber hockey and Jack Hughes has officially started to look like a number 1 overall pick who can completely take over a game. Devils are in first place but the upcoming schedule will be much harder. Shakir is comin...

The Devils go to NY and take over MSG. What a night it was...Bill explains the scene at the Garden, and meeting Bill Spaulding afterwards. This is Alex Holtz time to shine. Jack Hughes look insane and how the Devils schedule gets much harder in the next month.

The Devils are a wagon! After a controversial loss on Thanksgiving Eve the Devils bounce back with two impressive wins led by Vitek Vanecek and Jack Hughes. The Devils are in first place in the NHL and head to New York to play the Rangers at MSG on monday night. Bill talks about bringing Beau to get his first Dougie Hamilton Jersey and how Devils Fans can't stop throwing things on the ice. #NJDevi...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! The Devils win streak comes to an end but not without a total melt down in Newark. The Devils fan base is back! Bill discusses the game vs Toronto, the 3 disallowed goals and what comes next for this amazing team.

Immediate reaction to the Devils amazing overtime win vs the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Devils have now won 11 in a row and have officially put the league on notice. Devils are a legit force in the NHL with much more to come. 11 in a ROW!!!

Bill goes over the week in Devils hockey as their winning streak hits 9! What watching Devils win in Disney is like. The vibe around the Rock last night. Nico Hischier is hitting a dif level and much more. Opening Song: Zapp & Roger - So Ruff So Tuff Closing Song: Prince - 1999

The Devils have put the NHL on notice after winning 6 straight including a sweep in western canada. The Devils have a resilience that we haven't seen in a long time. They blow out Vancouver, battle back vs Edmonton and give up a 2 goal lead, but still bounce back to get two points vs Calgary. Its a new era of Devils hockey. Vitek Vanecek looks amazing. The BMW line is humming, and Nico Hischier lo...

The Devils beat the Stanley Cup Champs in a impressive 1-0 shutout. The team shows a ton of grit and is currently in second place in the Metropolitan Division. This team is for real! Devils are BACK BABY! Music Intro: Ice Cube - You Know How We Do Music Outro: Wu Tang - Triumph

The Devils split games vs Washington and Detroit this week, but continue to look dominant! Is this the start of the New New Jersey Devils? Will goaltending continue to hold them back and is Jesper Bratt the best player in the world? Of course he is. John Marino is the Dan Marino of the Devils backend and Nico looks like hes ready to be a Selke candidate. A strong showing over the next two weeks co...

In this episode Bill covers the Devils 3 game winning streak! Dougie Hamilton looks like the guy we paid 9 million dollars for. The John Marino for Ty Smith deal looks like a HUGE win for the Devils and Tom Fitzgerald. Mackenzie Blackwood has 3 solid games in a row. The NJO line is on fire. Palat now has 3 goals, Bratt leads the league in assists and Nico looks like a first overall pick. Kevin Bah...

Its gettin UGLY in NJ. Bill and Kyle talk about the epic meltdown in Newark on Sat and the horrible opener in Philly. If Tom Fitzgerald won't do his job Devils fans will do it for him. The Shit Show that is the NJ Devils. Intro: Rage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy Outro: Bubba Sparx - UGLY

In this episode Bill has his father Bill Sr. join the podcast and take a walk down memory lane. They talk about going to games at the Meadowlands, and how the game experience has changed. We preview the Devils upcoming season covering a new look defensive group, the coaching staff, Simon Nemec, Kevin Bahl, and the Devils goaltending. Playoff predictions and if Jesper Bratt is able to get a deal do...

In Episode 9 Bill covers Kevin Bahl and how impressive the big man has looked this preseason. Who is being sent back to Utica, what the opening night roster will look like. Andreas Johnsson gets waived, Devils analytical playoff predictions, and will Mackenzie Blackwood be able to fight through adversity. Intro: INXS - Devil Inside Outro: Van Halen - Runnin with the Devil

In Episode 8 Bill goes over the first 4 games of the preseason. The Devils have a new vibe around them, a new confidence and its time to go from the doghouse to the penthouse. We cover Dougie Hamiltons game, our goaltending and what to do with our 4th line. Tomas Tatar, Eric Haula, Zetterlund, Bastian and John Marino. Alex Holtz, Palat and Hughes line looks like a force to be reckoned with. Bill S...

In this episode Bill talks about the NJ Devils training camp. Alexander Holtz looks like the real deal and how it allows our roster to have more favorable matchups. Simon Nemec looks extremely confident, who makes our bottom 6? Marino looks fast! Nico and his idol Roger Federer. Insulating our young defensemen and who will be the 6/7th D spots.

In Episode 7 Bill dives into the Atlantic Division for the upcoming 2022-2023 season. Point total predictions, Vegas over unders, which teams are ready to take the next step and which GM's are feeling the heat. We also dive into how the eastern conference playoff picture could shake out and what teams will be fighting for the two wild card spots. (National Hockey League NHL / Kirby Dach Montreal C...

In episode 5 Bill discusses the Metropolitan Division. Who will come out of the Metro with a playoff spot and who will fall short. Teams additions, subtractions and what Las Vegas is projecting.

In episode 4 Bill makes some outlandish predictions for the New Jersey Devils. Who will win awards, who will make the team and who is ready for a bounce back season.

Episode 3 of the Trap, Bill takes a look at the projected goal totals for 2022-2023 NJ Devils roster. How better defensive game and goal tending should lead to more goals, and how Las Vegas is betting on the Devils to make big improvements

In this episode Bill breaks down the 2022-2023 New Jersey Devils schedule. The Devils will need to take advantage of a favorable start to the season if they want to make a playoff push down the stretch. Thats if the Devils can get through March alive.