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Into the Mehtaverse: Braden Birch joins New Jersey Devils Front Office as Assistant GM + Mock Drafts
Zach Berman opened the episode by announcing that New Jersey Devils General Manager Sunny Mehta made his first major hire of the offseason, bringing in Braden Birch as Assistant General Manager and as General Manager of the Utica Comets, the Devils’ AHL affiliate. This move marks the beginning of Mehta’s efforts to strengthen the Devils’ front office, starting by recruiting talent from his previous organization, the Florida Panthers, where Birch played a pivotal role in their recent Stanley Cup successes. In detailing Birch’s background, Zach Berman highlighted his 12-year tenure with the Panthers, most recently as Director of Hockey Operations and salary cap management. Birch's experience includes significant involvement in contract negotiations for key players and maintaining Florida’s excellent salary cap health, something the Devils have struggled with in recent years. His hockey roots include playing professionally and earning a master’s degree in sport management, further underscoring his blend of on-ice and management expertise. Zach Berman provided examples of Birch’s impact in Florida, referencing his hand in savvy contracts and cap management for top players like Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Sam Reinhart. He also noted Florida’s ability to replace key departures internally and find valuable contributors through their farm system or waivers, contrasting this with New Jersey’s struggles to develop homegrown talent or depth. The hire of Birch is positioned as Mehta’s commitment to instilling a more proactive, organized, and effective approach to team building in New Jersey. To conclude, Zach Berman speculated about future front office moves, suggesting that Bryan McCabe could be another addition if not intercepted by the Maple Leafs, and addressed the current uncertainty regarding other Devils executives. He emphasized that Birch’s arrival should significantly improve the Devils’ farm system—considered among the league’s weakest—and that player development is critical to reducing reliance on expensive acquisitions. The episode closed with the assertion that Mehta’s moves signal an exciting, less predictable era for the Devils, promising ongoing updates and further discussion of mock drafts and organizational changes. 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: @zachbrettberman Follow the show on the "X" app: @LockedOnDevils Listen to Locked On Devils: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnDevils For your next listen, check out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Listener Survey: We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime: Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money: Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel: Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner. Visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Thumbnail credit: USA TODAY #NewJerseyDevils #Devils #NHL
Canucks Draft Special: Trade UP for Trade Down?
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Doby, Doby: Habs’ Everyman Jakub Dobes becoming face of the Stanley Cup Playoffs | Frankly Hockey
Montreal Canadiens lead series 2-1 with a commanding win over the Sabres last night. Montreal's goaltender Jakub Dobes is becoming a fan favorite in Montreal. Anaheim Ducks even the series with a 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights. Carolina Hurricanes make history - two series sweeps to start off the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Frank and John preview the Avalanche vs Wild Game 4 tonight. Hockey insider Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross cover the latest news, notes and stories from around the hockey world on Frankly Hockey. #Hockey #NHL #FranklyHockey ___________________________________________________________________________ Missed last week's shows? We've got you covered. MAY 4 | MAPLE LEAFS SET TO INTRODUCE NEW GM JOHN CHAYKA, ADVISOR MATS SUNDIN https://youtube.com/live/3TJoiIE6tSQ MAY 5 | 2026 NHL DRAFT LOTTERY PREVIEW; COACHING CAROUSEL SPINS https://youtube.com/live/6NZ9K__OyVs MAY 6 | MAPLE LEAFS WIN: MOCK DRAFT AND DRAFT LOTTERY TRICKLE DOWN EFFECT https://youtube.com/live/0zJgS2p1Qrg MAY 7 | DUCKS IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT: ANAHEIM OVERWHELMED VEGAS IN THE FORTRESS https://youtube.com/live/zJM3nd6yG2Y MAY 8 | NHL PLAYOFF FORMAT CHANGE: PICK YOUR OWN OPPONENT? https://youtube.com/live/dATrx6sx-hw ___________________________________________________________________________ Download the Victory+ app now on the App Store, Google Play and your smart TV for instant access to live sports and on-demand action. 🔗 https://www.victoryplus.com/ - Follow Victory+ On Social - ⚪️ YouTube / https://www.youtube.com/@VictoryPlusTV?sub_confirmation=1 ⚪️ Instagram. / https://www.instagram.com/victoryplustv/ ⚪️ TikTok. / https://www.tiktok.com/@victoryplustv ⚪️ Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/victoryplustv ⚪️ LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/victoryplustv ⚪️ X / https://x.com/victoryplustv ⚪️ Threads / https://www.threads.net/@victoryplustv
LOTTERY LETDOWN: Focus Back to Zayne Parekh & Matvei Gridin As DRIVERS of Calgary Flames Youth Goals
Calgary Flames ignite optimism for the rebuild as Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin shine, offering a glimpse of a promising future. Despite falling to the sixth pick in the NHL Draft Lottery, we explore why patience with talents like Matt Coronato, Connor Zary, and up-and-coming defensemen could pay off big for Calgary fans. Should the Flames package the No. 6 pick in a bold trade, or is building from within the smarter play? With trade scenarios swirling and draft targets like Keaton Verhoeff and Ivar Stenberg entering the conversation, we dissect Calgary’s options, breaking down potential deals with the Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks, and Vancouver Canucks. Plus, get the latest on Adam Klapka’s World Championship snub and NHL playoff second-round Official Opponent Jersey Power Rankings. Can the Flames turn draft-day disappointment into long-term success, or do bigger moves await this offseason? Timestamps 00:00 — Flames Young Core Optimism 13:01 — Trading the #6 Pick 21:25 — Official Opponent Jersey Power Rankings: NHL Playoffs Second Round Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-flames/ Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonflames.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #NHL #CalgaryFlames
"Leafs were always the issue" - NHL fans react as Mitch Marner hits career
Mitch Marner was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Vegas Golden Knights for Nicolas Roy and has thrived with Vegas. In the current playoffs, he set a career-high 15 postseason points as the Knights push in the second round after a 2-2 series tie with the Ducks, including a hat-trick in Game 3. Social media reactions debated Leafs’ past performance, with critics blaming the organization for playoff shortcomings and highlighting Marner’s success against teams outside the playoffs. Knights coach John Tortorella defended Marner’s mental toughness, saying criticism doesn’t affect him. Marner’s Leafs playoff résumé stands at 70 games with 13 goals, 50 assists, 63 points; this postseason with Vegas, he has 10 games, 6 goals, 10 assists, 16 points so far. Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 and stay informed. Visit NHENews.COM for more top headlines.
Marlies Advance to AHL North Division Final, Leafs Ponder Berube's Future
Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta recap all the latest from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys also break down the Toronto Marlies advancing to the AHL North Division Final after outlasting the Laval Rocket 3-2 in their best-of-five series. Plus, they weigh in on Craig Berube, Auston Matthews, and all the latest surrounding what the Toronto Maple Leafs are up to as another pivotal offseason continues in Toronto. 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+. 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Visit www.nationgear.ca for merch and more. 🎙️LMT INTERVIEWS 📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH4sxh5zc9TF5GcP6knehfKBulG7sFQsP 🎧 LISTEN TO LMT 🎧 ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leafs-morning-take/id1649600835 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/14O8iXMvFwpGJvEoS6vsWO _______________________________________________________________________________ 💻 Website: https://theleafsnation.com 🐦 Follow on X: @TLNdc @thegoldenmuzzy @Jay_D_Rosehill 📺 Subscribe on Youtube: / @theleafsnation401 💻 Follow on Facebook: / tlndc #leafsforever #torontomapleleafs #nhl managed by iGO
JAKUB DOBES IS SHOCKING THE WORLD RIGHT NOW: AWESOME MONTREAL CANADIENS NEWS (Habs VS Sabres)
We're going over Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes, Juraj Slafkovsky's expressions, and more Habs news following their Game 3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. SUPPORT the channel with SUPER THANKS! Contributors will be recognized with individualized comments, and my sincerest gratitude. CLICK the "$ THANKS" button to get started! This video is taking place after the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and after the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 2025 NHL Draft 1st Round went as follows: 1st) New York Islanders, Matthew Schaefer 2nd) San Jose Sharks, Michael Misa 3rd) Chicago Blackhawks, Anton Frondell 4th) Utah Mammoth, Caleb Desnoyers 5th) Nashville Predators, Brady Martin 6th) Philadelphia Flyers, Porter Martone 7th) Boston Bruins, James Hagens 8th) Seattle Kraken, Jake O’Brien 9th) Buffalo Sabres, Radim Mrtka 10th) Anaheim Ducks, Roger McQueen 11th) Pittsburgh Penguins, Benjamin Kindel 12th) Philadelphia Flyers (from New York Rangers via Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins), Jack Nesbitt 13th) Detroit Red Wings, Carter Bear 14th) Columbus Blue Jackets, Jackson Smith 15th) Vancouver Canucks, Braeden Cootes 16th) New York Islanders (from Calgary Flames via Montreal Canadiens), Victor Eklund 17th) New York Islanders (from Montreal Canadiens), Kashawn Aitcheson 18th) Calgary Flames (from New Jersey Devils), Cole Reschny 19th) St. Louis Blues, Justin Carbonneau 20th) Columbus Blue Jackets (from Minnesota Wild), Pyotr Andreyanov 21st) Nashville Predators (from Ottawa Senators), Cameron Reid 22nd) Pittsburgh Penguins (from Colorado Avalanche via Philadelphia Flyers), Bill Zonnon 23rd) Ottawa Senators (from Tampa Bay Lightning via Nashville Predators), Logan Hensler 24th) Pittsburgh Penguins (from Los Angeles Kings), Will Horcoff 25th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto Maple Leafs), Vaclav Nestrasil 26th) Nashville Predators (from Vegas Golden Knights via San Jose Sharks), Ryker Lee 27th) Washington Capitals, Lynden Lakovic 28th) Winnipeg Jets, Sascha Boumedienne 29th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Carolina Hurricanes), Mason West 30th) San Jose Sharks (from Dallas Stars), Joshua Ravensbergen 31st) Los Angeles Kings (from Edmonton Oilers via Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins), Henry Brzustewicz 32nd) Calgary Flames (from Florida Panthers), Cullen Potter This video is also taking place after 2025 NHL Season, and after the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the Finals. Twitter: @LR99Gaming Portfolio: http://giopalermo.ca/ Twitch: legorocks99 #NHL #NHLNews #NHLTrade #NHLTrades #NHLTradeRumours #NHLNewsToday #NHLDraft #NHLProspects #Sabrehood #LetsGoBuffalo #BuffaloSabres #Buffalo #Sabres #Sabres50 #GoHabsGo #Canadiens #MontrealCanadiens #Montreal #Habs #CanadiensNews #HabsNews Hi. I'm "Gio Palermo", also known as "legorocks99" ("legorocks99Gaming", "LR99Gaming", or "LR99"). I post video game commentaries on YouTube revolving around "hockey", with a primary focus on "Vancouver Canucks", "Montreal Canadiens", "Detroit Red Wings", and top "NHL prospects" topics. These videos are uploaded with "NHL 26" gameplay in the background. I enjoy making these videos and I hope that you enjoy watching them! legorocks99 and all its denominations function under "Gio Palermo Media Inc."
JAKUB DOBES IS SHOCKING THE WORLD RIGHT NOW: AWESOME MONTREAL CANADIENS NEWS (Habs VS Sabres)
We're going over Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes, Juraj Slafkovsky's expressions, and more Habs news following their Game 3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. SUPPORT the channel with SUPER THANKS! Contributors will be recognized with individualized comments, and my sincerest gratitude. CLICK the "$ THANKS" button to get started! This video is taking place after the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and after the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 2025 NHL Draft 1st Round went as follows: 1st) New York Islanders, Matthew Schaefer 2nd) San Jose Sharks, Michael Misa 3rd) Chicago Blackhawks, Anton Frondell 4th) Utah Mammoth, Caleb Desnoyers 5th) Nashville Predators, Brady Martin 6th) Philadelphia Flyers, Porter Martone 7th) Boston Bruins, James Hagens 8th) Seattle Kraken, Jake O’Brien 9th) Buffalo Sabres, Radim Mrtka 10th) Anaheim Ducks, Roger McQueen 11th) Pittsburgh Penguins, Benjamin Kindel 12th) Philadelphia Flyers (from New York Rangers via Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins), Jack Nesbitt 13th) Detroit Red Wings, Carter Bear 14th) Columbus Blue Jackets, Jackson Smith 15th) Vancouver Canucks, Braeden Cootes 16th) New York Islanders (from Calgary Flames via Montreal Canadiens), Victor Eklund 17th) New York Islanders (from Montreal Canadiens), Kashawn Aitcheson 18th) Calgary Flames (from New Jersey Devils), Cole Reschny 19th) St. Louis Blues, Justin Carbonneau 20th) Columbus Blue Jackets (from Minnesota Wild), Pyotr Andreyanov 21st) Nashville Predators (from Ottawa Senators), Cameron Reid 22nd) Pittsburgh Penguins (from Colorado Avalanche via Philadelphia Flyers), Bill Zonnon 23rd) Ottawa Senators (from Tampa Bay Lightning via Nashville Predators), Logan Hensler 24th) Pittsburgh Penguins (from Los Angeles Kings), Will Horcoff 25th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto Maple Leafs), Vaclav Nestrasil 26th) Nashville Predators (from Vegas Golden Knights via San Jose Sharks), Ryker Lee 27th) Washington Capitals, Lynden Lakovic 28th) Winnipeg Jets, Sascha Boumedienne 29th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Carolina Hurricanes), Mason West 30th) San Jose Sharks (from Dallas Stars), Joshua Ravensbergen 31st) Los Angeles Kings (from Edmonton Oilers via Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins), Henry Brzustewicz 32nd) Calgary Flames (from Florida Panthers), Cullen Potter This video is also taking place after 2025 NHL Season, and after the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the Finals. Twitter: @LR99Gaming Portfolio: http://giopalermo.ca/ Twitch: legorocks99 #NHL #NHLNews #NHLTrade #NHLTrades #NHLTradeRumours #NHLNewsToday #NHLDraft #NHLProspects #Sabrehood #LetsGoBuffalo #BuffaloSabres #Buffalo #Sabres #Sabres50 #GoHabsGo #Canadiens #MontrealCanadiens #Montreal #Habs #CanadiensNews #HabsNews Hi. I'm "Gio Palermo", also known as "legorocks99" ("legorocks99Gaming", "LR99Gaming", or "LR99"). I post video game commentaries on YouTube revolving around "hockey", with a primary focus on "Vancouver Canucks", "Montreal Canadiens", "Detroit Red Wings", and top "NHL prospects" topics. These videos are uploaded with "NHL 26" gameplay in the background. I enjoy making these videos and I hope that you enjoy watching them! legorocks99 and all its denominations function under "Gio Palermo Media Inc."