{"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. 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In return, the Devils received forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves. Zach Berman emphasizes how remarkable it is that the Devils moved Markstrom’s full contract without retaining any salary, highlighting it as a huge win that opens up additional cap space for the team 00:03:28. The discussion moves to the qualities of the incoming players, with particular focus on Evan Rodrigues. Zach Berman considers Rodrigues a valuable addition to the Devils’ middle six, praising his winning pedigree and versatility—he can slot in anywhere from the third line to the top six and brings championship experience from Florida. Jesper Boqvist, a familiar face, is described as a solid fourth-liner who improves the team’s depth, while Steeves is regarded as a potential AHL contributor or fourth-liner 00:05:41. Having freed up significant salary, Zach Berman speculates about the Devils’ next move, especially regarding their goaltending situation. With Markstrom gone, the current tandem would be Jake Allen and Nico Dawes, which Zach Berman views as insufficient for a deep playoff run. He discusses several potential targets, including Connor Hellebuyck, Sam Montembeault, and others, noting that the new flexibility could allow the Devils to pursue bigger names or enable further roster improvements depending on other developments around the league 00:12:46. The episode also covers the extension of Arseni Gritsyuk—a three-year, backloaded deal at a reasonable cap hit. 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