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 367: Interview w former Swift Current AC Jamie Heward/Marty leaves STL
August 28, 2018 16:28 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBWe opened today's show with a discussion about Martin Brodeur leaving STL and what's ahead for him. We chat with current Vancouver Giants Associate Coach Jamie Heward about the development of Colby Sissons from his time spent in Swift Current. We'll discuss the talented blue-liner that had a monster season in 2017-18. During the interview, more details about Marty heading to NJD surfaced so we kicked that around. Also, we discuss Ryan Parent being hired as an AC for Binghamton.
Episode 366: Ranking our most hated NHL teams
August 27, 2018 17:57 - 2 hours - 126 MBAs sports fans, we're opinionated. It's what happens. Hating other NHL teams is a part of it too, with the Rangers and Flyers most likely to be at the top of everyone's lists. We'll go through our lists and give some answers why, as well as read your lists.
Episode 365: Interview w/ North Dakota HC Brad Berry/Heritage Unis/Ty Smith ELC
August 22, 2018 15:51 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBWe're joined by the Head Coach of the North Dakota Men's Hockey program, Brad Berry, who will discuss former NoDak goalie Cam Johnson. Johnson, who led North Dakota to a championship in 2016was a strong player during his time in college. Then, we'll chat about the Alternate, "Heritage" uniforms that the Devils released, opting to go with the white-red-green throwbacks for the first time. Also, a quick discussion on Ty Smith signing his ELC.
Episode 364: Interviews with Matt Loughlin and Ottawa 67's HC Andre Tourigny
August 21, 2018 14:08 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBTuesday's show features a pair of interviews. First, we'll chat with Devils radio play-by-play voice Matt Loughlin, as we dive into what last season was like for Matt and what he expects for the upcoming campaign. Then we'll switch gears, as we speak to Andre Tourigny, the Head Coach of the Ottawa 67's about Devils 6th round pick Mitchell Hoelscher.
Episode 363: Interview with Marco Bombino of McKeen's Hockey
August 20, 2018 14:51 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBAs we push on through August, we set our focus on a pair of Finnish prospects, as we dive into Eetu Pakkila and Aarne Talvitie with Marco Bombino of McKeen's Hockey. We also discuss further details of Cory Schneider's injury that has apparently been bothering him since the 2016-17 season.
Episode 362: Santini Signs/TV Sked/Rooney/College FAs/Questions
August 14, 2018 16:44 - 2 hours - 111 MBWith August rolling on, we'll touch on a plethora of topics on Tuesday's show. First, we'll dive into the recently unveiled national NBC schedule that has the Devils featured just two times. Then we move on to discuss the new contract for Steve Santini (14:10). We'll discuss the contract extension for Kevin Rooney (30:08) and also chat about some of the possible college free agents whom will become UFA's on August 15th if they don't sign with the club that drafted them (36:03). We finish out...
Episode 361: Interview with Spokane Chiefs HC Dan Lambert
August 13, 2018 18:10 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBComing off of a strong showing in both developmental camp and at the WJSS, Ty Smith is already showing well in his first post-draft summer. We'll chat with his junior head coach, Dan Lambert of the Spokane Chiefs who will give us some new insight and information about the talented young blueliner.
Episode 360: Interview with Halifax AC Sylvain Favreau/More Trade Names
August 09, 2018 15:35 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBWe're joined by the Assistant Coach of the Halifax Mooseheads, Sylvain Favreau. We'll touch on a few different topics with him, including 7th round pick Jocktan Chainey and his development while in Halifax. Then, we'll switch gears and toss out a few more trade names.
Episode 359: Interview with Steve Kournianos/WJSS Analysis
August 07, 2018 16:21 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBOn Tuesday's Devils Daily, we'll chat with Steve Kournianos of TheDraftAnalyst.com about some Devils prospects. We'll discuss those who played at the World Junior Summer Showcase, as well as some of the other prospects in the system. After that, we'll break down what we saw from the WJSS that featured five Devils prospects, including one from each country represented.
Episode 358: Interview w Northeastern HC Jim Madigan/Dennehy hired as Bing HC
August 06, 2018 14:52 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWe'll speak with Northeastern University Head Coach Jim Madigan about his team's success and the play of Devils defensive prospect Jeremy Davies, as he had a sensational season in the NCAA before wowing again in Developmental Camp. After that, we'll discuss the hiring of Mark Dennehy as the next head coach of the Binghamton Devils. Dennehy previously served as Merrimack's Head Coach where Brett Seney just completed his senior season.
Episode 357: Interview with James Richmond/Kowalsky & Grier Hired
July 26, 2018 15:30 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBToday, we'll interview OHL Steelheads GM/HC James Richmond about Mike McLeod. Then we'll move into discussion about NJD AC hirings Rick Kowalsky and Mike Grier. Also some thoughts on Marian Studenic's 2018-19 destination, Eetu Pakkila's 2019-20 NCAA destination and Alex Loh as the new ECHL HC.
Episode 356: Catching up on the RFA signings
July 25, 2018 15:17 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBAfter a vacation hiatus, we're back! We'll discuss many of the news items that have happened lately including Noesen & Coleman deals, Sharangovich coming to NA, Nick Lappin, Michael Kapla and the Adam Henrique extension.
Episode 355: Devils Prospects Top-15 Rankings, Summer 2018
July 17, 2018 17:21 - 1 hour - 146 MBThere are some changes in both of our lists as we release our new top-15 prospects for the summer of 2018. Some newcomers make their debuts on the list while others move off. We'll go through the entire list from 15 down to 1.
Episode 354: Dev Camp 5-on-5 Scrimmage Breakdown
July 15, 2018 15:35 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBThe Dev Camp scrimmage took place on Saturday with the Devils' prospects getting a chance to shine. We'll discuss what we saw from many of the players.
Episode 353: Shero/Maroon/Fletcher/Kucherov/Notes
July 12, 2018 15:28 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIn this episode, Dave and Jeff discuss Ray Shero addressing the media at Dev Camp, Maroon officially signing with STL, the hiring of Chuck Fletcher and what Nikita Kucherov's extension means for Taylor Hall next summer. We also touch on some other minor Devils-related notes.
Episode 352: Reactions and Analysis from the Dev Camp 3-on-3
July 11, 2018 18:32 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThe Devils developmental camp prospects took the ice for the 3 on 3 on Wednesday. We'll break down the action and discuss who we thought stood out, as well as your tweets about the tournament.
Episode 351: Breaking Down the Dev Camp Roster
July 10, 2018 17:15 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBIt's that time of the year again, as Dev Camp is underway. We'll be at both the 3on3 and the scrimmage, but on Tuesday's show we'll take a look at the roster and discuss some of the exciting prospects that will be in attendance.
Episode 350: NJD involved in Karlsson talks as $ facilitator/Maroon to STL?
July 09, 2018 14:56 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBWe're firmly into July and yet the biggest tradeable asset of the offseason, Erik Karlsson has not been moved. A few days ago a report surfaced that suggested that the Devils could be the third team in a possible deal with Ottawa and Tampa Bay. We'll discuss that and all the other Karlsson rumblings. Also, as of Monday morning, Pat Maroon isn't officially signed. Where will "Big Rig" end up?
Episode 349: dO SoMEtHiNG RAy
July 05, 2018 16:10 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBToday, Dave & Jeff discuss the "Do Something Ray" movement, Calvin de Haan to CAR, Erik Karlsson's status, a few Devils who left for other teams, Blake Coleman filing for arbitration and a few other notes.
Episode 348: Free Agency begins
July 02, 2018 17:57 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBIn this episode, Dave & Jeff speak about the players the Devils signed on July 1, quickly about Eddie Lack (19:27), then shift into players that signed around the league that maybe NJ could have inked (27:39), other guys who NJ can still go after (44:03), Tavares (58:48), where past Devils signed (1:09:06) and the idea of letting kids play vs. signing UFAs and cutting a corner.
Episode 347: Free Agency Preview
June 28, 2018 16:31 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBFree Agency begins on July 1st and the Devils will have plenty of money to spend if they'd like. Though the market is pretty bare and contracts will most likely be inflated by demand, we'll discuss many of the names that could possibly be a fit for the Devils.
Episode 346: Brodeur makes HOF/Schedule Breakdown
June 27, 2018 15:21 - 1 hour - 95 MBThough it was all but a formality, Martin Brodeur has made the Hockey Hall of Fame. We'll discuss the honor for No.30. Then, we'll take a look at the Devils 2018-19 Schedule, breaking down some of the tougher segments and where the team could pick up some points along the way. We'll touch a bit on John Moore in free agency, as well.
Episode 345: RFA Qualifying Offers/U20 Rosters/Maroon & Grabner Interest
June 26, 2018 15:44 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBIn this episode, we open with which RFAs the Devils did and did not qualify yesterday. Next is a discussion of some interesting players league-wide who were not tendered, may get to July 1 as UFAs & if the Devils should look at them. Finally, we wrap things up with some Devils prospects being on summer U20 rosters and some updates on the interest of Michael Grabner and Patrick Maroon amongst the other 30 teams during the UFA interview process.
Episode 344: Ty Smith at 17/Breaking down the 2018 Entry Draft
June 25, 2018 16:43 - 1 hour - 116 MBThe Devils selected Ty Smith 17th overall after the talented defender slipped. NJ went on to select 5 other players in the draft. We'll break it all down, from round 1 to round 7 and sound off on some of the other interesting picks from the draft.
Ty Smith breakdown and analysis
June 23, 2018 03:19 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBA few weeks ago, we included Ty Smith as one of the prospects we profiled on Devils Daily. Both Dave and Jeff spoke very highly about him, detailing his skating and high hockey IQ and leadership qualities.
Episode 343: Taylor Hall has won the Hart Trophy
June 21, 2018 15:31 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBIt was an incredible night for the New Jersey Devils and The NHL, as Taylor Hall took home the Hart, being named the league's MVP and Brian Boyle won the Masterton Trophy for his courageous and victorious battle against cancer. The entire awards show was full of wonderful moments, as members associated with different tragedies were honored. We'll break it all down on what was truly a special night for the NHL.
Episode 342: 2018 Mock Draft
June 20, 2018 16:55 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe start the show with a discussion of our new chat platform and Taylor Hall being up for the Hart Trophy tonight. Then we shift into 5 listener-requested player profiles (12:29) before diving into listener comments/questions (42:33) about NJD personnel, trade ideas and draft discussion. We finish things out by making our mock draft picks (1:30:03).
Episode 341: Mid/Late Round Draft Prospects/Hoffman/Wilde
June 19, 2018 19:17 - 2 hours - 173 MBWe start the show with a few pieces of news and notes before heading into an in-depth look at some prospects for the 2nd and 3rd round (27:56) if the Devils choose to trade down/back in to those rounds as well as the 4th round and beyond (1:25:46).
Episode 340: Ranking the Top 31 in the 2018 NHL Draft
June 18, 2018 19:05 - 1 hour - 114 MBDave and Jeff open the show with a discussion about the Draft in general and how boards are put together. Then, it's the unveiling of their Top-31 rankings (10:55) starting with the Top 10, then shifting into the middle of the round (29:27) with a new guy for Jeff (49:04) and then the last 11 players (55:29) including a new player for Dave (1:17:16).
Episode 339: Kravtsov, Bokk, Denisenko & Kaut/Elias declines NJD AC job
June 14, 2018 17:07 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this show, Dave & Jeff discuss the idea of trading for Jeff Skinner (1:25), talk about Nino Niederreiter and roster construction with Sean in Hawthorne (7:53), mention Elias reportedly turning down a coaching gig with the Devils (23:51) and then jump into 1st Round Draft Profiles of Vitaly Kravtsov (30:07), Dominik Bokk (41:43), Grigori Denisenko (50:25) and Martin Kaut (1:03:41). They also go through a listener-sent question about swapping McLeod for NYI's 11th or 12th pick (1:17:49), an...
Episode 338: The Pre-Draft Trade Discussion
June 13, 2018 17:19 - 2 hours - 144 MBDraft day can be a busy day not just for the selection of young players, but in terms of drafting, as well. We'll go over some of our own ideas in terms of trade prosposals, names we like and also read off some of the suggestions that you have come up with recently. We'll debate it all, as we look at all of the possibilities for Ray and Co. during the draft.
Episode 337: Round 1 - Thomas, Noel, Farabee & Wahlstrom/OEL/Caps cellys/Betting
June 12, 2018 16:59 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBAs we head towards the end of our draft prospect list, we take a look at a quartet of talented forward prospects. Akil Thomas and Serron Noel of the OHL and Joel Farabee and Oliver Wahlstrom of the NTDP, both of whom will be attending college next season with Farabee headed to Boston University and Wahlstrom headed to arch-rival Boston College. We also touch on OEL's extension in AZ, sports betting and if we can do Devils prop bets and the Capitals ridiculous Cup celebrations.
Episode 336: 2019 odds/Elias AC/'03 Cup/Kotkaniemi, McLeod & Lundestrom
June 11, 2018 16:05 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBA busy Monday show has us exploring the 2019 Stanley Cup odds that were released on Friday. We pivot to Patrik Elias being named an AC with the Czech U20s and what it means. Also on the menu is a trip down memory lane with the 15th anniversary of the 2003 Stanley Cup run. Then we'll shift into our Round 1 Target Profiles and examine Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Ryan McLeod & Isac Lundestrom.
Episode 335: Carlson & Tavares Discussion Pt II/Other NJD-related Notes
June 08, 2018 17:11 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode, we go over Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the signings of Yegor Yakovlev & John Edwardh, the cap rising, Scott Sandelin's new role and then we dig into more conversation about John Carlson and John Tavares.
Episode 334: Carlson & Tavares Discussion/Weight as AC?
June 06, 2018 14:08 - 1 hour - 113 MBThe Show starts off with a brief discussion about the possiblity of recently-fired Dough Weight and whether he'd be a good fit to take over the Devils open assistant coach spot. Then, we take a bit of a break from prospects to discuss the two biggest names that are currently slated to be heading to free agency. We'll discuss the impact, both financially and on the ice of John Tavares and John Carlson and what it would do for the team if either became a real option. We'll take a look at the...
Episode 333: ECHL Extension/Rheaume new QMJHL HC/Veleno, Hayton & Groulx
June 05, 2018 14:56 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBToday, we discuss the Devils extending their agreement with Adirondack of the ECHL, Pascal Rheaume named a HC in the QMJHL & a look at three centers from the QMJHL and OHL in Joe Veleno, Barrett Hayton & Benoit-Olivier Groulx.
Episode 332: Ward to CGY/Shero quotes/Round 1 Targets - Kupari & Olofsson
June 04, 2018 16:54 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBMuch to talk about on a Monday morning edition of Devils Daily. First, we'll start with Geoff Ward's move to Calgary and possible replacements. Next, some recent comments made by Ray Shero to Mike Morreale of NHL.com that may or may not shed some insight into his plans for the offseason. We'll finish off looking at a pair of European players in Rasmus Kupari and Jacob Olofsson.
Devils Daily Episode 331: WHL Defensemen Smith, Woo, Addison and Alexeyev
May 30, 2018 16:26 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBWe'll take a look at a few WHL defensemen today in Ty Smith, Jet Woo, Calen Addison and Alexander Alexeyev. We'll also touch on the ongoing Lou/Peluso court case.
Episode 330: Interview with Jeff Friesen/OHL DMen - Bouchard, Merkley, Sandin
May 29, 2018 17:45 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBWe're pleased to bring you an interview with former Stanley Cup Champion Jeff Friesen. We'll discuss the 2003 run with him, as well as his incredbile performance throughout the playoffs. Then, it's a look at a few more draft possiblities with another troika of defensemen in Ryan Merkley, Rasmus Sandin and Evan Bouchard.
Episode 329: Round 1 Targets - QMJHL/BCHL DMen Tychonick, Dobson and McIsaac
May 24, 2018 16:18 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBAs we continue on with some strong defensive prospects, we'll look at three defensive prospects who play their junior hockey in Canada. Jonny Tychonick who plays for Penticton of the BCHL. Then we'll take a look at Noah Dobson, who is setting the CHL Memorial Cup ablaze with his excellent play for the Acadie-Bathurst Titan. We'll finish out with a look at Jared McIsaac of the Halifax Mooseheads.
Episode 328: Lou to NYI/Round 1 Targets - USNTDP DMen Samuelsson, Wilde & Miller
May 22, 2018 15:49 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBLou Lamoriello is joining the Islanders front office in an attempt to keep John Tavares and retool on the fly. We'll discuss the very not-surprising move as Lou moves on to his third NHL team. Then, our first of many prospect discovery shows has us looking at a trio of big, talented defensemen who all hail from the USNTDP.
Episode 327: Summer 2018 UFA/RFAs Keep 'Em or Dump 'Em
May 21, 2018 15:33 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBAs we roll on through the offseason, we’ve reached a show that brings out a plethora of opinions. On Monday’s Devils Daily, we will debate whether or not the team should keep their UFA/RFA players and award them new contracts. Many of you filled out the questionnaire, so it’ll give us a great chance to debate.
Episode 326: Interview with Corey Masisak/Hynes and Shero grades
May 17, 2018 15:25 - 1 hour - 105 MBln Thursday’s show we’re joined by Corey Masisak, Devils writer for The Athletic as we touch on a number of Devils-related topics. Then, it’s time to hand out grades for John Hynes and Ray Shero.
Episode 325: Goaltender Grades
May 16, 2018 14:14 - 1 hour - 55 MBToday's grades will focus on the netminders, as we just about wrap up the player grades segment of the offseason. Cory Schneider, Keith Kinkaid, Ken Appleby and Eddie Lack will all be discussed.
Episode 324: Grades for all the rest
May 15, 2018 13:38 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBAs we just about wrap up our offseason grades, we move on to some players that didn't play as much. Santini, Hayes, Johansson, Mueller, Grabner, Maroon, Lappin, Pietila, Quenneville, Rooney are all on the table.
Episode 323: Devils prospects in Memorial Cup/Grades - Noesen & Stafford
May 14, 2018 15:05 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAs we continue on through our player grades, today we'll discuss the play of Stefan Noesen and Drew Stafford. While Noesen was able to assert himself as a contributing player in 2017-18, the signing of Drew Stafford paid early dividends, but failed to produce results as the season went on. Two Devils prospects will be playing for the Memorial Cup, as Colby Sissons of the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL and Marian Studenic of the Hamilton Bulldogs in the OHL both have qualified and won thei...
Episode 322: Dyblenko, Strait & Hammond/Grades - Wood & Zacha
May 10, 2018 15:47 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWe'll touch quickly on some roster news and notes before heading back onto grades. Miles Wood and Pavel Zacha were big-time contributors this season, but both of them showed the need for improvement, as well. We will debate on these two young players.
Episode 321: Interview with UM-D HC Scott Sandelin/Grades - Coleman & Gibbons
May 09, 2018 16:53 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOur first interview of the offseason brings back Minnesota Duluth Head Coach and reigning National Champion, Scott Sandelin. Sandelin will chat with us about Joey Anderson as well as the incredible run the Bulldogs went on in the NCAA tournament that culminated with two wins in St. Paul. Then, we'll give out grades for two forwards as we discuss the seasons of Blake Coleman and Brian Gibbons.
Episode 320: Kinkaid at worlds/Grades for Bratt & Vatanen/Injury News
May 08, 2018 14:40 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBAs we roll on through May, it's on to two more polarizing players for grades. Jesper Bratt started out strong but finished the second half of the season without much production. As for Sami Vatanen, he was instantly the Devils best defender since coming over from Anaheim. We'll also touch on Team USA at the World Championships, as Keith Kinkaid notched his 2nd straight shutout in a 3-0 Team USA win over Germany. Towards the end of the show, we react live to the latest information about th...
Episode 319: Catching up on the Worlds/Grades - Hall & Severson
May 07, 2018 15:14 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBAs the IIHF Worlds push on, Will Butcher has already left his mark, as has Keith Kinkaid. We'll take a look at the ongoing tournament in Denmark. Then it's on to player grades once again, as we discuss the easiest one (Hall) and perhaps the most difficult player to grade in Damon Severson. Your calls and comments too.