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  • Who's Been Hot & Who's Been Cold For The New Jersey Devils?...Nico Hischer, Jesper Bratt, & Ondrej Palat is Their Best Line

    Who's Been Hot & Who's Been Cold For The New Jersey Devils?...Nico Hischer, Jesper Bratt, & Ondrej Palat is Their Best Line
    Dec 12 2023

    The New Jersey Devils recently finished their western road trip and picked up three wins. While they lost a big game against the Edmonton Oilers, they'll have another challenge on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. During the last five games, some players have been playing well. Whereas, others have been lagging.


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    28 m
  • Chris Tanev Might Be Another Player Available For The New Jersey Devils to Pursue; Dougie Hamilton's Injury Update

    Chris Tanev Might Be Another Player Available For The New Jersey Devils to Pursue; Dougie Hamilton's Injury Update
    Nov 30 2023

    It's already been established that Nikita Zadorov already wants out of the Calgary Flames organization, and Chris Tanev might not be far behind him. It's been rumored that many teams have inquired about the services of the Flames' alternate captain. He's in the final year of his contract and the New Jersey Devils need more defensive depth. Dougie Hamilton might miss the next game due to an upper-body injury, and Samuel Laberge has been called up from Utica.


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    25 m
  • Jack Adams Finalist Lindy Ruff Will Return as Devils Head Coach...What Does His Team Think of Him?

    Jack Adams Finalist Lindy Ruff Will Return as Devils Head Coach...What Does His Team Think of Him?
    May 18 2023

    During his exit interview, general manager Tom Fitzgerald confirmed that his plan is to retain head coach Lindy Ruff. The New Jersey Devils saw a lot of success this season and Ruff deserves a lot of credit, which is why he is a finalist for the Jack Adams Award. Despite facing scrutiny early on in the year, Ruff was able to lead the Devils to a historic season. It seems as though his players have nothing but positive things to say about him. Especially since Ruff is described as an "old-school coach" and is left in charge of such a young team.


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    28 m
  • Should The New Jersey Devils Bring Back Mackenzie Blackwood?...He'll Go Wherever The Best Opportunity is

    Should The New Jersey Devils Bring Back Mackenzie Blackwood?...He'll Go Wherever The Best Opportunity is
    May 17 2023

    Mackenzie Blackwood is set to become a restricted free agent, but he doesn't seem too confident about his future with the New Jersey Devils organization. He'll go wherever the opportunity best presents itself, and that might have to be with a different team. While I don't think Blackwood is a failure, his days as a Devil are probably over. Especially given how much potential Akira Schmid and Vitek Vanecek have showcased.


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    25 m
  • Did The Tampa Bay Lightning Humble The New Jersey Devils During Their Mini-Series Matchup?

    Did The Tampa Bay Lightning Humble The New Jersey Devils During Their Mini-Series Matchup?
    Mar 21 2023
    A recent article was released by James Nichols of The Fourth Period that centered around the New Jersey Devils and their mini-series matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nichols basically described how the Devils had been playing in their more recent outings and that they were essentially "humbled" by the Lightning. While there was a lot of truth within the article, I discussed the issue that might've irked the Devils fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Are The New Jersey Devils Legitimate Contenders to Win The Stanley Cup?; Jack Hughes' Upper-Body Injury Update

    Are The New Jersey Devils Legitimate Contenders to Win The Stanley Cup?; Jack Hughes' Upper-Body Injury Update
    Feb 9 2023

    It was revealed that Jack Hughes left a recent practice early because he was experiencing upper-body soreness. He is now listed as "questionable" for the New Jersey Devils' next game against the Seattle Kraken, but I don't think it's going to be a big deal. At this point of the season, it seems like the Devils have their eyes set on the playoffs. While they're a playoff-caliber team, people are wondering whether or not they could legitimately win the Stanley Cup Finals.

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    23 m
  • Ope There Goes Gravity: New Jersey Devils Snap Back to Reality, Shut Out by Detroit Red Wings

    Ope There Goes Gravity: New Jersey Devils Snap Back to Reality, Shut Out by Detroit Red Wings
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode, Zach Berman reflects on the New Jersey Devils’ disappointing 3-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, putting a witty spin on the recap by referencing Eminem’s "Lose Yourself" and the fact that Detroit is the rapper's hometown. He acknowledges that the loss effectively ended any hopes for a playoff run, and admits he was getting comfortable recapping wins after the team had shown flashes of potential against weaker opponents. Despite the team’s recent struggles, Zach Berman believes the talent on the roster warrants more optimism than the current results and front office turmoil suggest, calling for a reset with new management and coaching. He dives into the specifics of the team's issues, citing poor roster decisions and mismanagement as the main reasons the Devils haven't reached their potential. Examples include questionable acquisitions and underperforming players like Jonathan Kovacevic and Evgeny Dodonov, whom he describes as having unexpectedly bad seasons. Zach Berman implies that these problems may not be entirely due to bad luck, but rather systemic issues caused by General Manager Tom Fitzgerald and the coaching staff, suggesting ownership needs to be serious about change if the team wants to succeed. The episode also unpacks the Devils' performance against the Red Wings, pointing out persistent problems like giving up early goals, taking unnecessary penalties, and failing to finish opportunities. Zach Berman discusses the puzzling goalie management, wondering if starter Jacob Markstrom playing back-to-back games was driven by injury, contract justification, or simply poor decision-making. He emphasizes that the Devils have put themselves in a position where every loss matters deeply, making their margin for error very slim. Finally, Zach Berman expresses the emotional struggle of being a fan when wins might also prolong ineffectual management. He weighs the importance of finishing the season strong, developing young players, and maintaining morale, but worries that a good run could allow Fitzgerald and the front office to keep their jobs—something he sees as the worst-case scenario. The episode closes with hope for eventual contention and a fourth Stanley Cup, but a clear call for change: “fire Tom Fitzgerald.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • Hughes Your Daddy: Jack Hughes STILL OWNS The New York Rangers

    Hughes Your Daddy: Jack Hughes STILL OWNS The New York Rangers
    Mar 8 2026
    In this episode of Locked On Devils, Zach Berman delivers an impassioned reaction to the New Jersey Devils standing pat at the NHL trade deadline. He begins by expressing the collective frustration of the fanbase, noting that the Devils neither acquired nor traded any players, aside from losing Luke Glendening on waivers. Despite the disastrous season and the team being well out of playoff contention, Zach Berman contends that making no moves might have been preferable to the risk of further damaging the roster through ill-advised trades, especially given the questionable decisions made by other league GMs. A significant portion of the episode focuses on the press conference held by GM Tom Fitzgerald, which Zach Berman lambasts as the most embarrassing in modern franchise history. He highlights Fitzgerald’s evasive and, at times, dishonest answers—particularly regarding Dougie Hamilton’s trade status—and criticizes the lack of transparency, as fans couldn't even watch the presser. Zach Berman is incensed by Fitzgerald’s apparent job security, citing ownership’s continued trust in him as evidence that the team’s leadership simply doesn’t care about winning. Throughout the episode, Zach Berman extends his ire to the ownership group, questioning their motives and commitment to the team’s success. He speculates that any decisions about roster moves, the front office, or coaching are being deferred to the offseason, resulting in stagnation and wasted potential for both players and fans. Ultimately, Zach Berman paints a bleak picture of the franchise's future, given the current management and ownership. He calls for sweeping changes, including firing the GM and selling the team, and emphasizes the frustration and helplessness felt by fans forced to endure poor leadership and a lack of direction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    31 m