Devils Daily
650 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsThe home of the only year-round podcast covering the New Jersey Devils. This is #DevilsDaily, hosted by Dave Turner and Jeff O'Connor.
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Episodes
Episode 419: Anthology of Interest Part 1
January 16, 2019 17:40 - 1 hour - 105 MBMuch like the whole season, the Devils found a way to score 8 goals at home, but never got going on the road, resulting in a 4-1 loss to Columbus. We'll touch on both games a bit. Then, we'll switch gears to discuss a plethora of questions sent in by listeners. Topics range from the trade deadline to why the Devils seem to be so bad on the road and everything in between.
Episode 418: Blackwood back, Devils defeat Flyers
January 14, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBAfter falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs at home, the Devils bounced back with a 3-2 win over the hapless Philadelphia Flyers in which Nico Hischier stayed hot and Mackenzie Blackwood came back from injury to give the Devils yet another quality start, including holding the Flyers to just one goal prior to the last minute of the game. We'll break down the recent run of play and what's next for this team as the trade deadline approaches.
Episode 417: Devils split ARI & VGK/World Junior Recap
January 07, 2019 17:45 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThe Devils finally notched their first shootout victory of the season over the weekend in Arizona. They followed it up with a 3-2 loss to Vegas after failing to extend/protect a 2-0 first period lead. The road trip wraps up with Buffalo on Tuesday. We'll take a look at where the team is at and also touch on the recently completed World Junior Championships and some other minor Devils notes.
Episode 416: John Hynes extended/Listener questions
January 04, 2019 16:32 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBDespite a season that has so far fallen short of expectations, the New Jersey Devils announced on Thursday that John Hynes has been given a multi-year extention to remain as the team's HC. We'll discuss this news and what it means for the franchise moving forward. Then, we'll take a look at a few various listener questions about signing Taylor Hall and addressing Cory Schneider's short and long-term future.
Episode 415: Catching Up
January 03, 2019 15:11 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBWe're back with our first full Devils Daily in over 2 weeks. We'll take a look at some of the players who have excelled as of late as the team has played better.
Episode 414: Deck The Hall(s)
December 22, 2018 15:41 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBShort solo pod from last night's win over the Ottawa Senators...talking about Jeff's experience at the game with his nephews, the team's passing and return of speed and jam, the top line, Zacha, Wood, the defense limiting chances mostly, Hall's neat hesitation on the 3rd goal, the unbelievable end-to-end play for the 4th goal and just the overall joy of putting together a 60-minute effort.
Episode 413: Another Blowout Loss
December 19, 2018 17:40 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIt wasn't pretty on Tuesday night against the Maple Leafs. Whether it was miscues by the Devils or superior play by Toronto, the Maple Leafs drubbed the Devils 7-2. We'll break down the game and what's next.
Episode 412: I Love To Christmas
December 17, 2018 15:50 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBUsing two late comebacks to force overtime, the Devils rallied to grab 3 out of 4 possible points over the weekend. The Devils mounted a huge comeback to defeat Vegas in OT at home before falling to Nashville in a shootout after Brian Boyle's late third period goal tied it up. We'll discuss both games and where the team is at before they face the Toronto Maple Leafs at home on Tuesday evening.
Episode 411: Devils at the WJCs/The Letter
December 12, 2018 15:39 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, we discuss the letter Jeff sent to Ray, Devils players at the WJCs, Reilly Walsh's omission and a look at Team USA & a few listener questions.
Episode 410: Play F'n Harder
December 11, 2018 16:56 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBWe talk about the West Coast trip and Ray Shero's comments to NHL.com.
Episode 409: Take Someone's Job
December 05, 2018 15:30 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBWe'll hit on a plethora of different topics today, including the Taylor Hall benching against Tampa. We'll also discuss the Ryan Reaves hit on Tom Wilson and a few good questions.
Episode 408: Tough (re)Building
December 04, 2018 17:09 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBThe tough sledding continued on Monday night, as the Devils dropped yet another game to the Tampa Bay lightning, this time losing by a score of 5-1. We'll discuss the game and the big picture as well as the team now gets set to take on the three California teams.
Episode 407: The Player Who Might Mire The Devils In Mediocrity
November 29, 2018 18:22 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt might not be easy, but there's a move that the Devils can make that will help clarify things and perhaps guide this season in the right direction. We'll discuss that in depth. We also discuss Chuck Fletcher being in the mix for the Philly GM job (21:05), J.S. Dea put on waivers (34:50), Mike McLeod's callup (1:34:47) and mix in some listener questions along the way.
Episode 406: Trying to make sense of this mess as Devils drop two in Florida
November 27, 2018 17:01 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBFlorida has been a tough state for the Devils in years past, and it proved to be such again, as the Devils failed to show up against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 5-2 loss and then blew a late 3-2 lead en-route to a 4-3 OT loss to the Florida Panthers. We'll break down the games and discuss where this team is headed as they finish out November with a few very tough games.
Episode 405: Devils set to take on Canadiens
November 20, 2018 15:42 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIf you looked at the schedule before the season began, a home game against Montreal might have been viewed as a respite from a demanding November schedule. Fast forward into the season and the Canadiens have been one of the surprise teams in the NHL so far, sitting some eight points ahead of the Devils. We'll break down the game and what the Devils will need to do to get back on the winning track following two defeats over the weekend.
Episode 403: Devils defeat Penguins 4-2 behind Hall's 4 point night
November 14, 2018 16:28 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBA road-weary Devils team took the ice on Tuesday night at Prudential Center needing a big win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They fought through adversity and found a way to win it as Taylor Hall broke the 2-2 tie in the third period. We'll discuss the game and what it'll take to find a similar effort in Philly on Thursday night.
Episode 402: Devils State of the Union
November 12, 2018 17:07 - 1 hour - 103 MBAs the Devils limp home after a 1-6 road trip, their effort and point total leave much to be desired. We'll discuss the franchise as a whole on Monday's show, looking at all angles from the macro level down to the specific issues that have plagued this team. We'll share your twitter/email comments and take calls as we try to make sense of the troubling start for this team.
Episode 401: Devils listless again in 7-3 loss to Senators
November 07, 2018 16:10 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBDespite getting out to an early 2-0 lead, the Devils fell 7-3 in Ottawa, failing to capitalize on any momentum following their win in Pittsburgh. We'll break the game down and look ahead to the weekend where the Devils play two tough teams in an attempt to salvage an already disappointing road trip.
Episode 400: Behind Boyle's Hat trick, Devils Blast Pens 5-1 in Pittsburgh
November 06, 2018 15:57 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe Devils broke out of their slump with a 5-1 victory over the Penguins. Brian Boyle notched his first career hat trick in the win. We'll break it down and look to Tuesday's game in Ottawa.
Episode 399: Devils slide continues, defining week looms ahead
November 05, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 69 MBAfter falling 3-0 to the Islanders at Barclays Center on Saturday, the Devils find themselves amidst a tailspin. Losers of six of their last seven games, they'll have to find a way to get back into the mix quickly, or risk digging themselves a huge hole to climb out of for the rest of the season. We'll discuss the re-assignment of Pavel Zacha to Binghamton, break down the Islander game, a little on Detroit and focus on what's ahead as the Devils begin an important all-road back-to-back set ...
Episode 398: Devils embarrassed in Tampa, Detroit up next
October 31, 2018 15:25 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBDespite a strong start that saw them get out to a 2-0 lead early on in Tampa, the Devils fell apart over the remaining 50 minutes of the contest, dropping an 8-3 contest to the Lightning in what was their worst effort of the season to date. We'll break it down, discuss what went wrong and look ahead to Thursday's game in Detroit.
Episode 396: Devils come up short against Predators in OT
October 26, 2018 14:49 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBPlaying in their first game since a pair of bag skates earlier in the week, the Devils took on the Nashville Predators at Prudential Center. There were some good moments for the Devils, but ultimately an improved effort wasn't enough, as they fell 4-3 in overtime to the Preds. We'll break down the game as well as take a look at the Florida Panthers who come into town Saturday at noon.
Episode 395: Interview with Deb Placey/Break up the 1st Line?
October 24, 2018 14:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBWednesday's Devils Daily is a special interview with Deb Placey. We'll chat with her about covering the Devils and what's next. Also, a discussion regarding John Hynes' response to breaking up the 1st line.
Episode 394: Devils skate in practice, Nashville awaits
October 23, 2018 14:48 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBAfter two straight losses filled with penalties and sloppy play, John Hynes took the ice for Monday's practice on a mission. The players skated early and often, running what was described by many as the most intense practice of his tenure. Up next is the Nashville Predators, who come in flying and are undoubtedly one of the best teams in the league once again this year.
Episode 393: Devils fall in Philly
October 22, 2018 15:24 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBLooking to right the ship against one of their biggest rivals, the Devils came out flat against the Flyers on Saturday in Philadelphia. Though the game was tied in the third period, a late goal gave the Flyers the lead before they tacked on two more empty-netters.
Episode 392: Devils fall to Avalanche 5-3 for first loss of season
October 19, 2018 15:01 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe Colorado Avalanche were too much to handle at Prudential Center on Thursday night, as the Devils lost their first game of the season, 5-3 to the Avs. Despite Taylor Hall and Nico Hischier each netting their first goal of the season, there was plenty to be desired from the effort. On top of that, Travis Zajac left the game with a suspected leg injury.
Episode 391: Devils blank Stars to stay undefeated
October 17, 2018 15:14 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBAnother game and another win for the Devils. Though it might not have been their most all-encompassing effort of the season, strong defense and great goaltending helped the Devils to a 3-0 win over the Dallas Stars. Kyle Palmieri stayed red hot and Blake Coleman and Jean-Sebastian Dea also added goals for NJ as they improve to 4-0-0 on the season.
Episode 390: Devils Use 3rd Period Comeback to Sink Sharks 3-2
October 15, 2018 15:52 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWhile it wasn't their prettiest effort to date, the result was more of the same. The Devils used two third period goals to squeak past the San Jose Sharks 3-2 at Prudential Center. We'll break down the win, which featured two more goals from Kyle Palmieri and another strong performance in net from Keith Kinkaid.
Episode 389: Devils Dominate Capitals in 6-0 Win
October 12, 2018 15:03 - 1 hour - 73 MBThe New Jersey Devils trounced the Washington Capitals 6-0 on Thursday night, turning the 2018-19 home opener into a memorable one. There's much to unpack from this performance, so we'll break down all of the angles.
Episode 388: Interview with Isabelle Khurshudyan/Caps Preview
October 10, 2018 14:07 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIt seems like forever ago when the Devils took on the Oilers in Sweden. They'll finally play another regular season game on Thursday against the Capitals. To break it all down we'll first chat with Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post and we'll finish out with a preview of the game against the defending Stanley Cup Champions.
Episode 387: Behind the Glass Ep. 3/Could the Devils trade for William Nylander?
October 09, 2018 15:19 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThe third episode of Behind the Glass aired last night and we'll discuss all of the different aspects of the show as the episode switches to the Devils time in Switzerland. Then, we'll discuss William Nylander as the Leafs winger is still holding out with the hopes of a new deal leading to speculation that Toronto would trade Nylander to a team in return for defensive help.
Episode 386: Devils post big win in Sweden over the Oilers
October 08, 2018 15:28 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThe long-awaited season opener finally came on Saturday and the Devils were victorious over the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 from Gothenberg, Sweden. With a brace from both Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac, the Devils had all the offense they would need. We'll break down the game and what it means for the Devils to get off to a fast start this season.
Episode 385: Corey Masisak live from Sweden/Practice Lines for Saturday
October 04, 2018 15:05 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThursday brings us a special edition of Devils Daily as we'll be joined by The Athletic's Corey Masisak. We'll chat with Corey about his experiences in Europe so far and what has transpired with the team as they get set to open the season on Saturday against the Oilers.
Episode 384: The Preseason Prediction Show
October 03, 2018 16:17 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBWith the regular season slated to begin on Wednesday, we're finally set for some meaningful hockey. The Devils will have to wait until Saturday for their first game, but on Devils Daily, Wednesday is the day for the mega-prediction show. We'll discuss everything, hit on some different season prop predictions, decide the Metro division and predict the Devils record and points for the season.
Episode 383: Behind the Glass Ep.2/SC Bern recap/Dea/Cuts/Notes
October 02, 2018 15:44 - 1 hour - 74 MBTuesday's Devils Daily is chock full of topics. We'll hit on Episode 2 of Behind the Glass and discuss what we saw from the show. Then, we'll break down the SC Bern game as the Devils enjoy Europe. We'll discuss the waiver claim of Jean-Sebastien Dea from the Pittsburgh Penguins and some of the recent roster cuts as well.
Episode 382: Devils play well, grab win in Winnipeg
September 28, 2018 12:50 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBTheir final tune up in North America provided their first win of the preseason, as a veteran Devils roster looked sharp in a win over the Jets. We discuss all the angles of the contest.
Episode 381: "Behind The Glass" reaction/Player Previews - Best Of The Rest
September 27, 2018 15:59 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB"Behind The Glass" debuted on NHL Network last night, so we'll discuss and give our opinions of the first episode. Then, we'll switch gears and give our previews for the rest of the relevant players we haven't gotten to quite yet.
Episode 380: Goaltender Preview/More Roster Cuts
September 26, 2018 14:57 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBGoaltending might be the biggest question mark for the Devils as they head into the regular season. Keith Kinkaid was great last season and will look to build on his 2017-2018 campaign, but where/when does Cory Schneider fit in? Regardless of who it eventually is getting most of the starts between the pipes, the Devils will need good goaltending if they hope to make the playoffs once again this season. We'll discuss it in depth after starting with last night's roster cuts.
Episode 379: NYR Recap/Opening Night Roster Predictions/Groleau signs ELC
September 25, 2018 15:48 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBOn Tuesday’s Devils Daily we will break down the 4-3 OT loss to the Rangers at MSG. The first line was great, but the rest left you wanting more. Then, we will chat about Jeremy Groleau signing his ELC and make opening night roster predictions.
Episode 378: Wood signs/Wood and Coleman previews/NYI Recap/Roster cuts
September 24, 2018 16:22 - 1 hour - 89 MBOn the menu for today is Miles Wood's new contract, player previews for him and Blake Coleman, a recap of the NYI game, training camp cuts and lines for the NYR game.
Episode 377: Lappin on 1st line/Butcher and Palmieri Player Previews
September 20, 2018 15:07 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWe start the show with thoughts about Nick Lappin taking 1st line reps. Then it's on to player previews for Will Butcher and Kyle Palmieri.
Episode 376: Player Preview - Stefan Noesen plus odds and ends
September 19, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBStefan Noesen scored the biggest goal of the one playoff win against Tampa Bay, to cap off what was a strong season for him as well. Can he repeat his success from last year? We chat about the Texas-born Winger, as well as some other topics including the ongoing contract impasse involving Miles Wood.
Episode 375: Devils split-squad games - reaction and analysis
September 18, 2018 15:24 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThe Devils were back in action with some preseason hockey on Monday. With two games going on at the same time, there was plenty of ice time to allow for rookies and veterans alike. We'll discuss all the negatives and positives from the games and who we thought stood out from the pack.
Episode 374: Training Camp Notes & Quotes/Hall & Mueller Player Previews
September 17, 2018 15:44 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBWe start the show with all the notes and quotes from the start of camp, as well as a look at the lines and rosters for tonight's two preseason games. After, it's on to player previews (57:27). Taylor Hall's incredible season in 2017-2018 culminated with the first Hart Trophy win in Devils history, as the Left Winger took home the hardware. We'll discuss what Taylor can do to once again this season, as he'll be leaned on heavily again. Then, we'll discus Mirco Mueller (1:13:24). The Swiss ...
Episode 373: Prospects Challenge/Deb Placey Leaves/Other Headlines
September 13, 2018 15:36 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBWith training camp beginning, we're going to clear the board on all remaining topics from the summer. We'll discuss the Prospects Challenge from Buffalo, where the Devils went 2-1 with many players standing out. Darren Dreger reported that the Devils are in the mix on Erik Karlsson so we discussed that (36:35), Drew Stafford on a PTO (46:55), Taylor Hall changing agents (51:46), Deb Placey leaving the broadcast and Erika Wachter named the new gamenight host (55:15) and the details on "Behin...
Episode 372: Interview with Steve Cangialosi/Santini & Johansson Player Previews
September 12, 2018 14:45 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBWe're joined by the TV play-by-play voice of the New Jersey Devils; Steve Cangialosi. We'll discuss the upoming season with Steve and what might be in store for 2018-19. Then, it's on to season previews for Steve Santini and Marcus Johansson, two players who are looking to put the 2017-18 season in the rear-view mirror and excel during the upcoming campaign.
Episode 371: Nico Hischier and Sami Vatanen Player Previews
September 10, 2018 15:47 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBNico Hischier took the NHL by storm as an 18-year-old. Despite his strong rookie campaign, he got almost no recognition in terms of rookie of the year voting. He'll look to avoid the dreaded Sophomore Slump in 2018-19. We'll discuss what's next for the Swiss Center. Then, it's a look at the fruit of Ray's labor, in defenseman Sami Vatanen. After Vatanen came over in a trade with Anaheim, he quickly asserted himself as the Devils best defenseman. Can he shoulder a big load this time around?
Episode 370: Interview with Bryce Salvador/Boyle & Lovejoy Player Previews
September 06, 2018 14:33 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe’re joined by former Devils Captain and current MSG Networks analyst Bryce Salvador. We will touch on a number of topics with Bryce including some in-depth defensive topics. Then we switch gears to player previews for two veterans, as we discuss Brian Boyle and Ben Lovejoy.
Episode 369: Pavel Zacha and Damon Severson Player Previews
September 05, 2018 15:14 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBTwo preview shows in and we've already reached what is most likely the most polarizing pair of players we'll discuss this September. Damon Severson has shown to be an analytics monster, but his play in his own zone has limited Coach Hynes' trust in him, especially as he was sat down the stretch. Can he take a big step forward towards being a bona-fide top-4? Pavel Zacha will always be looked at as the player the Devils took 6th overall with some other more successful names on the board. Pav...
Episode 368: Travis Zajac and Andy Greene Player Previews
September 04, 2018 14:28 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBSeptember is here, camp and preseason games are on the way and that means only one thing here on Devils Daily: Player Preview time is here. We'll start off our previews with two veterans, taking a look at Travis Zajac and Andy Greene. Zajac found a nice role as the third line center in between Blake Coleman and Stefan Noesen last year, but what will it mean for him in 2018-19. Andy Greene finished last season as the top-pairing left defensemen. Despite his age, it'll take a breakout performan...