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Will Williams & Joe Cotter

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We are two friends who enjoy playing video games. Each week we talk about the games we are playing, our crazy lives, and some video game news. We give our honest opinions and reviews on game we play. We look at the gaming world from the perspective of the "Avg Gamer" people who have busy lives, and just don't have the time to play video games like they used to.
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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 Trey Matthews, a writer for Pucks & Pitchforks and college hockey play-by-play announcer, 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. Locked On ...
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Brian Hedger (Columbus Dispatch) joined me on today's episode to reflect on the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The brothers were tragically killed in a cycling accident on August 29th. Brian shared some Johnny Gaudreau stories and interactions that he has had with him. Even though Johnny only spent two years in Columbus, his impact was certa…
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Jonathan Kovacevic 0:27 Macklin Celebrini 13:01 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevils?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Subscribe to Locked On Devils! Follow me on the "X" app: @treymatt4 Follow the show on the "X" app: @LockedOnDevil…
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I will share my quick thoughts on the tragedy surrounding Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. I will be taking a few days to process all of this. Video/audio courtesy of the New Jersey Devils 2:44 Brett Pesce 17:53 Paul Cotter Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevils?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, …
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It's almost September and Dawson Mercer still doesn't have a new contract lined up. It's been reported that he and the front office aren't "close" on a new deal. However, talks are still ongoing. A lot of people are growing impatient and rightfully so. But given Mercer's current circumstance, there are a few bright spots. In other news, the Utica C…
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Popular Twitch streamer Henreek joined me on today's episode to share his thoughts on NHL 25 by EA Sports. There's already been a few announcements surrounding the game and Henreek broke it all down. Obviously, everybody doesn't want to see a recycled game from years prior. Henreek is also a huge fan of the New Jersey Devils. Check out Henreek's Tw…
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It was recently announced that all three Hughes brothers will be the cover athletes for NHL 25 by EA Sports. This also marks the first time since NHL 14 that a New Jersey Devils player was named a cover athlete. Obviously, it's a great move to have all three Hughes brothers featured on the cover. However, it doesn't change that fact that EA Sports …
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Dawson Mercer is still a restricted free agent and remains unsigned. While I'm confident that he'll return to the New Jersey Devils, a lot of people are wondering why the process is taking so long. Nashville Predators prospect Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade. He's a young goalie and has a lot of upside. Check out James Nichols' latest articl…
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New Jersey Devils radio play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin recently conducted a Q&A session with head coach Sheldon Keefe. The questions were sent in via season ticket holders. I decided to share my takeaways and opinions from the discussion. Keefe provided some compelling points and arguments. Video/audio courtesy of the New Jersey Devils Check …
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NHL Network recently revealed their top-20 wingers in the league. Unfortunately, Jesper Bratt didn't make the cut despite his all-star caliber 2023-24 season. Bratt led the New Jersey Devils in a lot of categories and was argubly their best player. Nolan Foote signed a new deal with the Devils organization a few days ago. Follow & Subscribe on all …
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Another mainbag episode, but this time it features draft expert Jersey Joe (Pucks & Pitchforks). We answered your questions from social media reagrding New Jersey Devils prospects. The futute is bright for the Devils but we can't forget about the NHL all-stars of tomorrow. Follow Jersey Joe on the "X" app: @JerseyJoe11_NJ Check out Jersey Joe's lat…
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Since I'm back from vacation, I decided to catch myself up on recent events. The New Jersey Devils made some hockey operations hirings. One of the candidates is a former Devils captain. Nico Daws signed a two-year contract extension. His future is bright if the team is patient with him. Lastly, Ryan Novozinksy will be switching from the Devils to t…
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Today's epsiode is a mailbag dicussion in which I answer your questions from social media. Some people want to know my thoughts on the offseason upgrades and which new acquisition will have the noticeable impact. The biggest talking point centers around Jack Hughes and his future development as a superstar player. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast …
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Skip my life update - 7:40 Erik Haula recently appeared on NHL Network and shared his thoughts on the New Jersey Devils' upcoming season. He talked about how much better the team will be since they got "punched in the chin" last season. During the interview, Haula also talked about his current role with the Devils and his hockey journey. While fans…
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Video/audio courtesy of the New Jersey Devils Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevils?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Subscribe to Locked On Devils! Follow me on the "X" app: @treymatt4 Follow the show on the "X" app: @LockedOnDevils …
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Video/audio courtesy of the New Jersey Devils Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevils?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Subscribe to Locked On Devils! Follow me on the "X" app: @treymatt4 Follow the show on the "X" app: @LockedOnDevils …
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Today's episode features a few of my favorite soundbites from the NHL Draft: 0:26 Macklin Celebrini 9:22 Anton Silayev 14:04 Herman Traff 16:24 Kasper Pikkarainen Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevils?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL…
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Hadi Kalakeche & Sebastian High ( @LockedOnNHLProspects ) broke down the New Jersey Devils' 2024 NHL Draft class. They covered the quality of the Devils' prospect pool and the expectations for them at the NHL level this upcoming season. Follow Hadi and Sebastian on the "X" app: @HadiK_Scouting & @high_sebastian Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast pla…
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Sam Kasan (New Jersey Devils team reporter) accompanied me on today's episode to reflect on the Devils' disappointing 2023-24 season. We discussed what went wrong for them, their big free-agent signings, and what the future has in store. Sam also shared his thoughts on the upcoming Global Series in which the team will travel to Czechia to play the …
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Neil Villapiano (Devils State of Mind Podcast) accompanied me on today's episode to reflect on the New Jersey Devils' disappointing 2023-24 season. We discussed what went wrong for them, their big free-agent signings, and what the future has in store. Neil also caught me up on his recent ventures. Follow Neil on the "X" app: @thenvpshow Follow & Su…
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Ben Birnell (Daily Sentinel Sports) accompanied me on today's episode for our yearly discussion regarding the Utica Comets (New Jersey Devils' AHL affiliate). Similar to their big brother, they also had an inconsistent 2023-24 campaign. Ben talked about what went wrong for them and also shared his team awards including MVP, X-factor piece, and unsu…
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Kristy Flannery (The Hockey News) accompanied me on today's episode to reflect on the New Jersey Devils' inconsistent 2023-24 season. We discussed what went wrong for them, their busy offseason, and what the future has in store. Kristy provided her personal team awards including MVP, underrated asset, & unsung hero. Follow Kristy on the "X" app: @I…
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Jim Biringer (Full Press Hockey) accompanied me on today's episode to reflect on the New Jersey Devils' inconsistent 2023-24 season. We discussed what went wrong for them, their big free-agent signings, and what the future has in store. Jim also spoke about his experience covering the Stanley Cup Final in Florida. Follow Jim on the "X" app: @JimBir…
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Jersey Joe (DraftPro Hockey) accompanied me on today's episode to reflect on the New Jersey Devils' inconsistent 2023-24 season. We also talked about the draft and their busy offseason. FanDuel has high hopes for New Jersey heading into the 2024-25 season. Hopefully, their new additions can help. This is part two of our discussion. Follow Jersey Jo…
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Jersey Joe (DraftPro Hockey) accompanied me on today's episode to reflect on the New Jersey Devils' inconsistent 2023-24 season. We also talked about the draft and their busy offseason. FanDuel has high hopes for New Jersey heading into the 2024-25 season. Hopefully, their new additions can help. This is part one of our discussion. Follow Jersey Jo…
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This is the final part of my New Jersey Devils Development Camp breakdown. Today's episode features media availabilities from Daniil Orlov, Samu Salminen, Charlie Leddy, and Kevin Dineen. Interview soundbites: Daniil Orlov, Samu Salminen, Charlie Leddy, and Kevin Dineen (Courtesy of the New Jersey Devils) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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Part two of my New Jersey Devils Development Camp breakdown. Today's episode features media availabilities from Cam Squires, Mikael Diotte, Tyler Brennan, and Dylan Wendt. Interview soundbites: Cam Squires, Mikael Diotte, Tyler Brennan, and Dylan Wendt (Courtesy of the New Jersey Devils) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.c…
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I will take the next few days to discuss the New Jersey Devils Development Camp. Today's episode will feature media availabilities from Ethan Edwards, Josh Filmon, and Topias Vilen. It's the perfect time to revisit Dev Camp since things are starting to slow down. Interview soundbites: Ethan Edwards, Topias Vilen, and Josh Filmon (Courtesy of the Ne…
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In yesterday's episode, I talked about Johnathan Kovacevic being an underrated get for Tom Fitzgerald. When the New Jersey Devils first obtained Paul Cotter, it sparked a debate. Because the team sacrificed Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid to get his services. Even though he's projected to be a bottom-6 player, Cotter does fill a need for New Jerse…
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In today's episode, I dissected a few media availabilities. Jonathan Kovacevic is better than what people realize. He actually put up some solid numbers for the Montreal Canadiens. Tomas Tatar spoke to the media for the first time since returning to New Jersey. John Marino told the Utah media that the Devils organization is a winning culture. Inter…
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Tom Fitzgerald recently held a press conference to talk about the offseason moves made by the New Jersey Devils. He seemed to be satisfied with some of the roster changes. Especially since it fixes some necessities for New Jersey. Based on the available cap space, it seems like the Devils are done making moves for now. Their primary focus is to re-…
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The New Jersey Devils reunited with Tomas Tatar. They signed him to a one-year, $1.8 million contract. During the 2022-23 season, Tuna was one of the more underrated assets. He saw great success being paired alongside Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer. Tom Fitzgerald continues making moves during free agency, but has he truly been successful? Also, n…
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The New Jersey Devils went "big-game hunting" on the first day of free agency. They improved their blue line by signing Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon. Not only that, but they reunited with Stefan Noesen. Tom Fitzgerald wasted no time once free agency began and the roster has now improved in many ways. Physicality seemed to be the point of emphasis…
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There was more chaos for the New Jersey Devils on the second day of the NHL Draft. In addition to making their draft selections, they also made a couple of big trades. John Marino heads to the Utah HC, whereas Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid are off to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Devils received Paul Cotter and more available cap space in the pr…
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Day one of the NHL Draft has concluded. The New Jersey Devils held onto their 10th overall pick and selected Anton Silayev (Russia). Among international skaters, Silayev was ranked number one. He stands 6'7'' and has showcased his potential while playing in the KHL. It'll be a couple of years before he suits up in an NHL game, but he seems to fit w…
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The 2024 NHL Draft is set to take place tonight at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The New Jersey Devils will have the 10th overall pick and there's a lot of anticipation surrounding it. Mike Morreale (NHL.com) joined me on today's episode to share his thoughts on the draft and which players might be available for the Devils to select. The Devils can stil…
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Frank Seravalli recently published an article saying that the New Jersey Devils are open to trading away their 10th overall pick for Martin Necas. It's widely known that Necas is one of the fastest players in the league. So, he most likely won't have trouble fitting in with the Devils. However, when it comes to the 10th overall pick, he might not b…
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The New Jersey Devils are reportedly interested in pending unrestricted free agent Brett Pesce. The Carolina Hurricanes need to re-sign a decent amount of players and he might be the odd man out. He's already accepted a team-friendly deal in the past and might be looking for a pay increase. The Devils need to add more depth defensively and Pesce is…
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Jersey Joe (DraftPro Hockey) joined me on today's episode to discuss the upcoming NHL Draft. Joe shared his thoughts as to which prospects might be available for the New Jersey Devils to select. Keep in mind the Devils could very well trade away their 10th overall pick. I will be in Las Vegas covering the draft. Follow Jersey Joe on the "X" app: @J…
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Video/audio courtesy of the New Jersey Devils Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevils?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Subscribe to Locked On Devils! Follow me on the "X" app: @treymatt4 Follow the show on the "X" app: @LockedOnDevils …
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It's been almost 48 hours since the New Jersey Devils traded for Jacob Markstrom. The Devils needed to secure themselves a goalie. After the 2023-24 season, it was proven that not getting rid of Vitek Vanecek was a mistake. A lot of people were critical of Tom Fitzgerald this past season and said that he was on the hot seat. However, he was praised…
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Well, it finally happened. The New Jersey Devils obtained a goalie with a respectable track history. Jacob Markstrom was acquired by the organization in exchange for Kevin Bahl, a 2025 first-round draft pick (top-10 protected), and 31.25% of his salary was retained. Markstrom led the league in shutouts during the 2021-22 season, finished second in …
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There's an interesting twist to the Jacob Markstrom trade discussion. Calgary Flames general manager, Craig Conroy, recently said that Markstrom never requested a trade. However, other sources are claiming that the relationship between Markstrom and the front office isn't in a good place. Given the Flames' recent history of losing star players, Con…
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Frank Seravelli recently reported that Tom Fitzgerald wants to shake things up this offseason. He has his eyes set on more offense (top-6 and bottom-6), defense (top-4 and bottom-4), and goaltending. That's a pretty lengthy wishlist. It won't be easy to make those moves work financially, but it's still doable. This offseason might get interesting f…
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A couple of summers ago, Ondřej Palát signed a five-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. While his production and experience are sometimes solid, he is definitely overpaid. However, he does have a history of stepping up his game when it matters most. Maybe there's some upside to his capabilities. Interview soundbite: Ondřej Palát (Courtesy of …
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Steve Kouleas was recently on NHL Network talking about potential trade packages for Jacob Markstrom. At one point, he suggested that the New Jersey Devils should either trade away Dawson Mercer, Simon Nemec, or a few high-end draft picks for his services. Patrik Laine wants a fresh start and might be traded this offseason. While he might not be a …
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In a follow-up from yesterday's episode, I decided to analyze which New Jersey Devils players are considered to be "untouchable" or on the "hot seat" when it comes to trades. Since there are a decent amount of players signed long-term, there aren't that many options. Former Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton joined the Devils' coaching s…
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Reports are saying that the New Jersey Devils are the "frontrunners" to land Jacob Markstrom. Obviously, the Devils must land a goalie this offseason. While he might not be the best option from a statistical standpoint, he'll be a cheaper option considering his age and contract. The Devils have a few assets that might be available via a trade. Also…
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Jake Allen was acquired by the New Jersey Devils at the trade deadline. It seemed like the Montreal Canadiens were done with him which is why they retained 50% of his salary. He found new life with the Devils. One could make an argument that he and Jesper Bratt were the MVPs of the team. Because Allen was one of the main reasons why the Devils kept…
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Pierre LeBrun recently spoke with Tom Fitzgerald about his offseason plans. Fitzy is still adamant about acquiring a goalie. A couple of names that have emerged are Jacob Markstrom and Linus Ullmark. Both of them have solid track histories, but one might be cheaper than the other. The 10th overall pick might come into play during negotiations. Chec…
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Mike Morreale (NHL.com) recently published an article centered around a conversation he had with general manager, Tom Fitzgerald. The New Jersey Devils will have the 10th overall pick in this year's NHL Draft, and Fitzy said that he's open to trading it away. Obviously, one of the main priorities is for the Devils to get a goalie. There's no guaran…
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