Charlie Coyle's recent contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets—a six-year deal at $6 million per year despite Coyle being 34—serves as a warning sign for the New Jersey Devils about the dangers of overpaying in free agency. Zach Berman urges the Devils to steer clear of such costly contracts when shopping for players in 2026, emphasizing that the team is in a much better position now with a savvy new general manager leading their front office restructuring. The landscape of NHL management is also shifting, with news about potential GM hires in Nashville and Vancouver signaling wider changes—but Zach Berman notes that the Devils' recent hire of Sunny Mehta might be the most impressive move among teams this offseason. Analyzing the upcoming free agent market, Zach Berman highlights how several available players bring significant risk and are likely to command overpriced deals. Names like Darren Raddysh, who had a breakout season at age 30, and Rasmus Andersson, who is coming off an uneven run, may look tempting but are "landmine" contracts waiting to happen. Even forwards like Alex Tuch—despite strong numbers in Buffalo—are likely too expensive to justify bringing in. The majority of top free agents either do not fit the Devils' needs or are expected to re-sign with their current teams. Instead of chasing risky free agents, Zach Berman recommends the Devils focus on internal roster moves and targeting trade opportunities, especially as key players like Nico Hischier approach extension talks. The cautionary tale of Charlie Coyle’s deal underscores the danger of long-term commitments to aging players, and the Devils should focus on sustainability and flexibility rather than splashy signings that could impede their progress. Finally, Zach Berman discusses coaching changes around the league, most notably the ongoing saga in Edmonton where the Oilers are interviewing Bruce Cassidy despite still having Kris Knoblauch under contract. Zach Berman argues that, should Knoblauch become available, he would be an excellent candidate for the Devils’ head coach position. However, the larger theme remains: while other franchises make questionable moves, the Devils are being urged to remain patient, prudent, and to take advantage of opportunities born from other teams’ mistakes. 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
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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
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Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live Match Today | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur | Live Cricket Match Today | Live Scores & Commentary | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live Cricket Match Today | AAJ KA MATCH | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live Score #livescore #livestream #ipllive Preview Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrive in Raipur at an awkward stage of the season, where momentum can become fragile as quickly as it is built. Their loss to Lucknow Super Giants served as a reminder of how volatile the playoffs race can become at this stage of the competition - although RCB did hold on to third spot, the gap has now narrowed. Teams with little to lose often become the most dangerous opponents, playing with urgency and freedom in equal measure, capable of unsettling the carefully assembled order above them. Mumbai Indians now walk into that role. Their campaign has hovered on the edge for weeks, leaving little room for slip-ups, and the timing of this fixture gives it the feel of a last push to stay relevant in the playoff race. For RCB, who have largely spent the season shaping themselves as one of the league's frontrunners, the challenge is about avoiding the kind of stumble that can drag them back into the mid-table scramble. The venue adds another layer to the contest. Raipur hosts RCB's final two home games, adding a degree of unfamiliarity for all involved, perhaps even more so for the designated hosts given MI have already spent some time here ahead of the fixture while RCB have had only about an hour's practice at this venue. RCB's recent wobble has also coincided with a few smaller disruptions beginning to add up. Phil Salt's absence has unsettled the balance at the top of the order, with Jacob Bethell yet to make a significant impact. Much of RCB's batting success this season has come from the tempo established in the Powerplay, and that rhythm has looked a touch less certain in the recent outings. There are bowling concerns too, particularly around Josh Hazlewood. After spending much of the tournament dictating terms with hard lengths and bounce, the fast bowler has endured a couple of expensive outings. A clearer counter-template against him has started to emerge, placing greater responsibility on the rest of RCB's attack to absorb pressure. For MI, the middle order has been a major concern, with the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya not quite delivering the output expected of them. They've also failed to make early incisions with the ball - something Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult are renowned for - allowing oppositions to settle far too quickly and dictate the tempo. That, in turn, has repeatedly left MI chasing the game rather than controlling it. It has also added further strain on Jasprit Bumrah, who has rarely had the benefit of sustained pressure from the other end and has consequently spent much of the season firefighting. When: RCB vs MI, Match 54 - Sunday, May 10 at 7:30 PM IST Where: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur What to expect: Since 2023, Raipur has hosted two T20Is - against Australia in December 2023 and vs New Zealand in January 2026. India defended 174 against Australia and overhauled a total of 208 against New Zealand. The year 2016 was the last time an IPL game was held at this venue, with Virat Kohli having some familiarity having scored 54 not out in RCB's win against the Delhi team. From MI's perspective, Suryakumar has some familiarity here too, having struck an unbeaten 82 off 37 here in India's T20I win against New Zealand earlier this year. Head to head: MI have a 19-16 advantage over RCB in matches involving the two teams. In recent years though, RCB have a slight upper hand, having won three and lost two against MI since 2023. #IPL2026 #MIvsRCB #RCBvsMI #RoyalChallengersBengaluru #MumbaiIndians #TATAIPL ⚠️ Disclaimer: This channel shares live scores, data & original commentary in hindi language for cricket matches. It is not an official broadcast or affiliated with any cricket board or broadcaster. 🏏 and i'am playing cricket24 Gameplay Predicted Playing XI (Probable): Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar, AM Ghazanfar, Raghu Sharma and Corbin Bosch. Royal Challengers Bengaluru(Playing XI): Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar