{"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":"It's Always Sunny In Newark? Talking Potential New Jersey Devils POHOs and GMs after ANOTHER LOSS.","slug":"it-s-always-sunny-in-newark-talking-potential-new-jersey-devils-pohos-and-gms-after-another-loss","published_at":"2026-04-10T04:28:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-devils-daily-podcast-on-the-new-jersey-devils-520717/it-s-always-sunny-in-newark-talking-potential-new-jersey-devils-pohos-and-gms-after-another-loss","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/e48935d4-652c-4a4b-acba-2f7d0a2a3406/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=4bd56e64-8f2b-456f-86d6-8d53d7f74194&awEpisodeId=e48935d4-652c-4a4b-acba-2f7d0a2a3406&feed=d34VcFyj","summary":"Zach Berman opens the episode by noting the New Jersey Devils have fired GM Tom Fitzgerald and are starting their search for a new general manager and president of hockey operations (POHO) 00:01:24. He highlights Sunny Mehta as the top GM candidate, emphasizing Mehta’s strong analytics background, prior experience with the Devils, and recent success helping build the Florida Panthers. Zach Berman discusses the excitement around Mehta but also expresses caution, given Mehta has never been an NHL GM, and suggests Devils fans shouldn’t be overly disheartened if Mehta isn’t hired 00:05:47. Beyond Mehta, Zach Berman lists other promising GM candidates, such as Tyler Dellow (Carolina), Scott White and Rich Peverley (Dallas), Brandon Pridham (Toronto), and Jason Spezza (Pittsburgh), all bringing strong analytical or developmental credentials 00:06:05–00:09:08. He warns against several options, especially internal hires like Chuck Fletcher, Dan MacKinnon, and Kate Madigan, as well as retreads like Brad Treliving, Ron Hextall, and Pete Chiarelli, arguing these would be clear steps in the wrong direction 00:10:02. For the POHO role, Zach Berman names Brendan Shanahan as his preferred candidate, praising the “Shanaplan” and arguing the Devils need “an adult in the room” 00:13:33. He is also open to Doug Armstrong (St. Louis), Mike Gillis (formerly Vancouver), or even Lou Lamoriello for their experience and toughness 00:14:28. Conversely, he strongly opposes Ron Francis and Pete Chiarelli due to their questionable track records 00:16:09–00:17:17. After discussing the potential front office overhaul, Zach Berman recaps a disappointing Devils loss to the Penguins, before shifting to injury updates. He voices cautious optimism about the team finally being proactive with player injuri…","meta_description":"Zach Berman opens the episode by noting the New Jersey Devils have fired GM Tom Fitzgerald and are starting their search for a new general manager and pre…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1809,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-devils-daily-podcast-on-the-new-jersey-devils-520717/episodes/it-s-always-sunny-in-newark-talking-potential-new-jersey-devils-pohos-and-gms-after-another-loss/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-devils-daily-podcast-on-the-new-jersey-devils-520717/it-s-always-sunny-in-newark-talking-potential-new-jersey-devils-pohos-and-gms-after-another-loss.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}