{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Devils - Daily Podcast On The New Jersey Devils","slug":"locked-on-devils-daily-podcast-on-the-new-jersey-devils-520717","podcast_index_feed_id":520717,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/d34VcFyj","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-devils/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/4bd56e64-8f2b-456f-86d6-8d53d7f74194/29d325c7-3b4e-4a5b-9a38-0de9883a4895/3000x3000/uploads-2f1571156699547-jejj6dmbbt-348ca4c02dcf9b3cfca0892bd08b4326-2flocked-on-devils-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Devils podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the New Jersey Devils and the National Hockey League. Hosted by lifelong Devils fan and New Jersey Hockey Now writer Zach Berman, the Locked On Devils podcast provides your daily Devils’ fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of Brick City’s own Devils franchise. The Locked On Devils podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T12:18:21.071168+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-devils-daily-podcast-on-the-new-jersey-devils-520717"},"episode":{"title":"Bye Bye, Jersey Jersey! New Jersey Devils Sweep Final Weekend of 25-26 Season","slug":"bye-bye-jersey-jersey-new-jersey-devils-sweep-final-weekend-of-25-26-season","published_at":"2026-04-13T17:04:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-devils-daily-podcast-on-the-new-jersey-devils-520717/bye-bye-jersey-jersey-new-jersey-devils-sweep-final-weekend-of-25-26-season","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-devils-daily-podcast-on-the-new-jersey-devils-520717","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-devils/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/a92ebe/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/4bd56e64-8f2b-456f-86d6-8d53d7f74194/episodes/a213c65f-4344-4594-84b9-02ef2089be74/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=4bd56e64-8f2b-456f-86d6-8d53d7f74194&awEpisodeId=a213c65f-4344-4594-84b9-02ef2089be74&feed=d34VcFyj","summary":"Zach Berman kicked off the episode reflecting on the end of the New Jersey Devils' \"Jersey Jersey\" alternate sweater era and previewed two games to cover, as well as speculating about a floated Nico Hischier for Dylan Larkin trade. He attended a Flames game in Calgary, noting ex-Devils' performances, and expressed frustration at former goalie Vitek Vanecek’s play, suggesting it contributed to Lindy Ruff’s firing. The episode’s context was set as a lighthearted yet cathartic conclusion to a rough Devils season, with emphasis on the team’s need for change and a cultural reset. He analyzed the merits of a possible Nico Hischier for Dylan Larkin trade, at first appreciating the salary cap dynamics and the idea of shaking up the core, but later rejecting the proposal due to Larkin’s age, recent performance decline, and the Devils not needing to get older. Zach Berman emphasized that major decisions, like whether to keep Hischier, should be left to the incoming GM and front office, given the team's uncertain future direction. He questioned Hischier’s market value and leadership impact during key injuries, but recognized his importance to the current squad. The episode celebrated the Devils’ 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, which eliminated Detroit from Stanley Cup playoff contention and marked another year of futility for the franchise. Zach Berman reveled in the Devils’ spoiler role and mocked the Red Wings for their historic collapse, highlighting moments from the game and lampooning Steve Yzerman’s unprotected trade moves. A similar sense of schadenfreude extended to the New York Islanders, also eliminated after questionable trades and poor late-season performances, with Zach Berman noting the irony of former Devil Ondrej Palát serving as a drag on their roster. 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