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DEPTH: UConn Lands Jaye Nash in the transfer portal | How Nash FITS the Huskies #uconnbasketball
UConn Huskies land point guard Jaye Nash as Dan Hurley continues to build depth for the reigning champions. Could Nash’s defensive prowess and steady playmaking become a crucial factor off the bench? Matt Schonvisky breaks down Nash’s journey from Tulsa and Jacksonville State, his fit alongside Silas Demary Jr. and Junior County, and what fans should expect from this latest addition to the UConn men’s basketball roster. The episode spotlights UConn’s electrifying non-conference basketball schedule—featuring high-profile clashes with Michigan, Duke, Illinois, Kansas, and Arizona—posed to generate national excitement and shape NCAA tournament narratives. Plus, UConn softball celebrates back-to-back NCAA tournament berths, facing Texas A&M in a region airing on ESPN2. Schonvisky also previews ongoing transfer portal pursuits and hints at what’s next for UConn football and women’s basketball. Will UConn’s aggressive scheduling and winning investments keep them atop the college sports landscape? 00:00 Jaye Nash Commits: Analysis Discussion of Jaye Nash's commitment to UConn, his background, skillset, expected role, and what he brings to Dan Hurley’s roster. 08:23 Men's Basketball Schedule Breakdown Deep dive into UConn men's basketball's upcoming non-conference schedule, highlighting major matchups, national implications, and program positioning. 19:59 UConn Softball NCAA Bid Breakdown of UConn softball's NCAA tournament selection, their bracket, program growth, and broader athletic department success. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. 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. 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) #uconn #uconnfootball #uconnwbb #UconnBasketball
Flyers Post-Mortem: Michkov, Martone, Zegras, Konecny + More Stanley Cup Playoff Performances
The 2025-26 Philadelphia Flyers season came to an official end on Saturday night, losing Game 4 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes. Today, Charlie & Bill begin the Orange & Black autopsy, discussing the playoff performances for several key players, and what to take away from Philly’s surprise playoff run. DIEHARD SALE! PLAYOFFS ONLY: $32 FOR ONE YEAR! https://allphly.com/flyers-playoff-offer-youtube Register for the Gaudreau 5K and Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 16: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Sewell/GaudreauFamily5K Watch our EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Danny Briere, Rick Tocchet, Keith Jones, and Dan Hilferty NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgfE9_8bOz8 🤝 JOIN OUR SUPPORTERS CLUB! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfUbHq1zhQo5oqLrGttp8Q/join 👕 CHECK OUT OUR MERCH! https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phly-locker 🏈👀 BALL-KNOWER BONUS! https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/all An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE: www.youtube.com/@PHLY_Sports ALL THINGS PHLY: WEBSITE: http://allPHLY.com/ BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phly-locker BALL KNOWERS BONUS: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/all EVENTS: https://allPHLY.com/events FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @PHLY_Sports Instagram: @PHLY_Sports Want to be featured on Mailbag Question of the Day? DM your questions to @PHLY_Flyers on Twitter – make sure you’re following the account! PHLY Sports is now streaming on ROKU! Search “PHLY” on the Roku Channel. – Support the show! AIRDNA: Discover how much money you can make by renting your house for the World Cup at https://AirDNA.co/Flyers MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com BET365: New customers can get $200 in Bonus Bets when you Bet just $5. Use the code PHLY365 to sign up, deposit $10 and claim your offer. https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485316 MONARCH: Use code PHLY at Monarch.com for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at Monarch.com with code PHLY. XFINITY: Sports are unpredictable. Your internet bill shouldn’t be. Xfinity’s Five-Year Price Guarantee means one price, five years. No strings attached. Learn more at Xfinity.com. GAMETIME: Download the Gametime app and create an account with code PHLY for $20 off your first purchase. Trumark Credit Union: Visit trumark.com/PHLY to find a branch near you. Federally insured by the NCUA. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Must be 21+ and physically located in PA. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. #nhl #hockey #flyers #letsgoflyers #flyershockey #neweraoforange #michkov #matveimichkov #phlysports #phly #nhldraft #nhldraftprospects #nhldraftlottery #nhllottery #nhldraft2025 #nhltrade #nhltraderumors #trevorzegras #zegras #portermartone #jacknesbitt #danvladar #ricktocchet
🔥SURGE: Ole Miss Recruiting Heats Up as Albert Simeon VISITS—Rebels Pursue SEC Recruiting ELITE
Ole Miss Rebels make a recruiting splash as 5-star offensive lineman Albert Simeon considers a future in Oxford, igniting hopes for the program’s national rise. Can Ole Miss break through traditional SEC barriers and become a perennial College Football Playoff contender by hauling in elite talent from powerhouse regions like Louisiana and Texas? Hosts Brian Smith and Steven Willis explore Simeon’s impact, the transformation of Ole Miss’ recruiting approach, and the significance of developing a dominant offensive line for sustained success. The conversation tackles the Rebels’ evolving strategy under Pete Golding and Frank Wilson, how the upcoming 24-team College Football Playoff could reshape their ambitions, and whether national recruiting can lessen reliance on the transfer portal. Will landing players like Simeon shift the SEC landscape and put Ole Miss firmly in the national spotlight? Ole Miss recruiting, Ole Miss football, Albert Simeon, Ole Miss Rebels, SEC football, college football recruiting, college football playoff, Ole Miss news, Ole Miss rumors, LSU recruiting, Texas A&M recruiting, Notre Dame recruiting, Lane Kiffin, Pete Golding, Frank Wilson, Deuce Knight, Keegan Croucher, Patrick Kudis, Kiwan Lacy, college football news, 5 star recruits, Locked On Ole Miss Episode Timestamps 00:00 Ole Miss recruiting success 05:46 Visiting the University of Mississippi 06:43 Importance of recruiting local talent 10:22 FanDuel playoff betting offers 16:22 Ole Miss recruiting strategy changes 18:35 Using Rocket Money for budgeting 22:51 Recruiting challenges with busy season 25:00 Discussing college football playoffs 27:04 Following Ole Miss sports daily JOIN THE EVERYDAYERS CLUB https://lockedonolemiss.supercast.com/ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. 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. 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) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOleMiss?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #OleMiss #OleMissFootball #CollegeFootball
PURGED: Another former member of the FO joins NJ, who could jump ahead of Florida in the draft?
On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the news of Panthers Director of Hockey Operations and Salary Cap Management Braden Birch leaving the Cats organization to become an Assistant General Manager for the New Jersey Devils under Sunny Mehta, where he was also assigned as the GM of the AHL's Utica Comets. Sportsnets Elliote Friedman discussed last week that he wonders if there's a chance that former captain of the Panthers and Director of Player Personnel Bryan McCabe could be next to joining Sunny Mehta in the Devils front office as the pipeline from Florida to New Jersey has grown. We go back to our draft talk, and discuss who are the possible teams who could trade out of their picks, and who are the teams who could jump ahead of the Panthers? We also go back to our player grades and grade forward's Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart on their 2025-26 season. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast" Your Team, Every Day. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFloridaPanthers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Twitter: @LO_FLAPanthers Email: lockedonflapanthers@gmail.com #FloridaPanthers #Panthers #nhlhockey Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub 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)
UH-OH: Colorado Has a HUGE Trap Game Early in the Season
Colorado’s 2026 football schedule has fans circling one matchup as the ultimate trap game: a tricky Week 3 trip to Northwestern. With Chip Kelly calling plays and a surging Wildcats roster that returns 27 experienced contributors, could this overlooked Big Ten road game derail Coach Prime’s high-pressure season before it starts? Kevin Borba lays out how a slip-up in Evanston might spark a dreaded September avalanche, especially with bruising showdowns against Texas Tech, Utah, Oklahoma State, and Kansas State looming in October. Plus, which transfer portal additions must step up for Colorado to turn the corner? Kevin Borba names the four newcomers who “have to be stars” in Boulder: linebacker Gideon Lampron (run-stopper extraordinaire), bruising backs Richard Young and Damien Henderson, and disruptive pass rusher Toby Nnanna from North Dakota State. Without breakout seasons from these transfers, Colorado risks a repeat of last year’s struggles against the run and inconsistent offense. In a candid look at roster turnover, Kevin Borba also ranks the three biggest portal losses: wideout Omarion Miller, cornerstone tackle Jordan Seaton (lured by an SEC bag), and culture-carrying linebacker TaFeek Bayard. Which departure stings the most—and can Colorado’s revamped locker room make up the difference? With Coach Prime’s Buffs aiming to silence doubters and toughen up in the trenches, this episode breaks down Colorado’s biggest potholes, potential breakout stars, and just how fragile the 2026 campaign could be if early missteps snowball. Is Northwestern a looming disaster, or a confidence-launching win for this new-look squad? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonbuffs.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. 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. 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)
Ole Miss Fans Are LOSING IT Over Lane Kiffin’s Comments
Lane Kiffin’s new Vanity Fair profile is OUT… and Ole Miss fans are NOT taking it well. 😳 In today’s episode of Locked On LSU, Matt Moscona reacts to the viral comments from Kiffin’s interview that have Rebels fans melting down across social media. From comments about Oxford and Baton Rouge to recruiting, diversity, NIL resources, and the infamous “better girl” analogy, Kiffin added even more fuel to one of college football’s most personal rivalries. Matt breaks down: Why Ole Miss fans are so upset What Kiffin REALLY meant in the article The “better girl” comparison that’s going viral Why Baton Rouge appealed to Kiffin personally and professionally The reality of LSU vs Ole Miss in recruiting How Kiffin’s celebrity persona impacts recruiting and public perception Why this entire story says more about the breakup than the football Plus, Matt explains why none of this ultimately matters unless LSU wins big in Year 1 under Lane Kiffin. 🔥 Is Lane Kiffin telling the truth? 🔥 Did Vanity Fair take things out of context? 🔥 Or did Kiffin intentionally troll Ole Miss AGAIN? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 📺 Subscribe for daily LSU football coverage 🎧 Listen on podcast wherever you get your podcasts 🐅 Locked On LSU — Your Team Every Day #LSU #LSUFootball #LaneKiffin #OleMiss #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #LockedOnLSU Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. 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. 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) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLSU?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #LSU #LSUFootball #CollegeFootball
Kansas State in HOT PURSUIT of Four-Star WR Jaiden Kelly-Murray, Battling Virginia Tech, Colorado
Kansas State Wildcats football makes a bold statement on the recruiting trail as four-star wide receiver Jaiden Kelly-Murray eyes Manhattan. Can Colin Klein’s coaching staff outpace Virginia Tech and Colorado—despite fierce NIL competition—to land this dynamic prospect and reshape K-State’s offensive future? Christian Rauh breaks down Jaiden Kelly-Murray explosive junior season, highlighting his elite speed, route versatility, and physicality—skills that could deliver immediate impact in the Big 12. The conversation covers the Wildcats’ growing 2027 recruiting class, why coaching relationships are outshining dollar signs, and key battles with programs like Virginia Tech, Illinois, Wake Forest, and the Buffaloes. Also featured: Dee Kennedy's historic 20-20 season for K-State baseball and a spotlight on Wildcats women’s basketball’s strong showing at the USA Basketball 3-on-3 Showcase. Check out his junior highlights here: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19694838/Jaiden-KellyMurray Go AD Free and More with the Everydayer's Club! Learn More Here: https://lockedonkansasstate.supercast.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. 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. 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) Big 12 Conference: Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers
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