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
If you are looking for a hockey betting preview with picks and predictions for the Avalanche vs Wild matchup, we have you covered! Our hockey handicapping experts discuss this matchup from a sports betting perspective, sharing their picks and predictions vs. the current odds. #nhlpredictions #hockeypicks #nhlpicks 🏒 Colorado Avalanche (Avalanche / Avs) @ Minnesota Wild (Wild) 📍 Xcel Energy Center – St. Paul, Minnesota 🕗 8:00 PM ET 📺 How to Watch: ESPN+ | Bally Sports North | Altitude Sports 💰 Current Spread: Wild -1.5 | Avalanche +1.5 📊 Total: 6.0 Goals (Over/Under) 📌 Team Notes & Facts: • The Wild host the Avalanche at Xcel Energy Center in a Central Division matchup. • Colorado has consistently been among the NHL’s top offensive teams in recent seasons. • Minnesota is known for structured defensive play and strong home-ice support. • This divisional rivalry has featured several key late-season matchups in recent years. • Both teams are regularly in the mix for Western Conference playoff positioning. 🏷️ Team X Hashtags: #GoAvsGo #ColoradoAvalanche #Avs #MNWild #MinnesotaWild #GoWild #NHL #NHLHockey #HockeyNight #CentralDivision Get the hottest sports betting picks, odds, and predictions daily. It's about all the Picks & Parlays as we put the money in your pocket. 👍 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to Picks and Parlays TV; 🔔 CLICK the Bell and never miss an episode! 🤑 Free Sports Picks: https://picksandparlays.net/free-sports-picks 📊 Live Odds: https://picksandparlays.net/odds 📰 News: https://picksandparlays.net/free-picks/ 👍 Stay connected with Picks and Parlays 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PicksParlays 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/PicksParlays #PicksAndParlays #SportsBettingPicks #PicksParlays
If you are looking for MLB picks, predictions and best bets for today's Rays vs Blue Jays matchup, we have you covered! Our MLB handicapping experts discuss the spread and total from a sports betting perspective, sharing their picks and predictions vs the current odds. #mlbpicks #mlbpredictions #mlbpickstoday ⚾ Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays 📍 Location: Rogers Centre – Toronto, ON 🕒 Time: [Game Time ET] 📺 How to Watch: Bally Sports Sun / Sportsnet / MLB.TV 📊 Odds: Blue Jays -120 | Total: 8.0 The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The Blue Jays feature a lineup built around power and run production, often ranking among the top offensive teams in the American League. The Rays are known for their pitching depth and analytical approach, frequently utilizing matchup-based strategies throughout games. Rogers Centre can play neutral to slightly hitter-friendly, especially with the roof closed, creating consistent scoring conditions for both teams. #Rays #TampaBayRays #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB Get the hottest sports betting picks, odds, and predictions daily. It's about all the Picks & Parlays as we put the money in your pocket. 👍 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to Picks and Parlays TV; 🔔 CLICK the Bell and never miss an episode! 🤑 Free Sports Picks: https://picksandparlays.net/free-sports-picks 📊 Live Odds: https://picksandparlays.net/odds 📰 News: https://picksandparlays.net/free-picks/ 👍 Stay connected with Picks and Parlays 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PicksParlays 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/PicksParlays #PicksAndParlays #SportsBettingPicks #PicksParlays
If you are looking for an NBA betting preview with picks and predictions for the Lakers vs Thunder and Pistons vs Cavaliers matchup, we have you covered! Our NBA handicapping experts discuss this matchup from a sports betting perspective, sharing their picks and predictions vs. the current odds. #nbapredictions #nbafreepicks #nbapicks 🏀 Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder 📍 Location: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, OK 📺 Watch: Spectrum SportsNet, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma, NBA League Pass 📊 Spread & Total: Thunder favored around -3.0, Total near 224.5 (odds subject to change) 📌 The Los Angeles Lakers face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference matchup on March 12. Los Angeles is led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, combining veteran leadership with interior scoring and defensive presence. Oklahoma City is anchored by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with the Thunder built around pace, efficiency, and one of the league’s top defensive units. This matchup features a veteran Lakers squad taking on a rising Thunder team in Oklahoma City. 📌 Hashtags: #LakeShow #Lakers #ThunderUp #OKCThunder #NBA #NBALeaguePass #PaycomCenter 🏀 Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons 📍 Location: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI 📺 Watch: Bally Sports Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, NBA League Pass 📊 Spread & Total: Cavaliers favored around -5.5, Total near 220.5 (odds subject to change) 📌 The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference matchup on March 12. Cleveland is led by Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, with the team maintaining one of the league’s top defensive units and strong backcourt play. Detroit is anchored by Cade Cunningham, continuing to develop a young core while improving offensively. This matchup features two Central Division teams competing for position in the Eastern Conference standings. 📌 Hashtags: #LetEmKnow #ClevelandCavaliers #DetroitPistons #PistonsNation #NBA #NBALeaguePass #LittleCaesarsArena Get the hottest sports betting picks, odds, and predictions daily. It's about all the Picks & Parlays as we put the money in your pocket. 👍 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to Picks and Parlays TV; 🔔 CLICK the Bell and never miss an episode! 🤑 Free Sports Picks: https://picksandparlays.net/free-sports-picks 📊 Live Odds: https://picksandparlays.net/odds 📰 News: https://picksandparlays.net/free-picks/ 👍 Stay connected with Picks and Parlays 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PicksParlays 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/PicksParlays #PicksAndParlays #SportsBettingPicks #PicksParlays
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An interesting tactical analysis of the Fenerbahce Beko - Zalgiris Kaunas series (First round of the 2026 Euroleague Playoffs). The Turkish side won 3-1, but the Lithuanian team fought until the end: even though Wade Baldwin and his teammates defeated the opponents, Sylvain Francisco and his teammates fought hard. This has also been a nice coaching battle between Sarunas Jasikevicius and Tomas Masiulis, and this is the tactical analysis / breakdown of what happened. That said, you'll find some useful links down here: LINKS: - Instagram (@the.eurostep): https://www.instagram.com/the.eurostep/ - e-Mail: the.eurostep.info@gmail.com - Patreon (in the 1st tier "Floor General", I'll post game breakdowns and coaches' analysis since YouTube doesn't allow that type of content anymore; in the 2nd tier "Basketball Maestro" you'll find deep scouting reports and the full episodes of the "The Eurostep Official Podcast" that will start soon): https://www.patreon.com/7508107/join - Level up as a Basketball Player (FULL course) - this is a course with 20 unconventional tips to instantly become a better basketball player and earn more minutes. It's made for basketball athletes and people who work with basketball players of every level: https://theeurostep.gumroad.com/l/level-up-basketball-player - FREE Advanced Stats glossary: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:81058432-023a-4400-afa0-d8c86aca3700?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER AND FIRM LEGAL WARNING TO RIGHTS HOLDERS AND LICENSING ENTITIES: This video content is created by an individual analyst and is strictly utilized for the purposes of tactical analysis, educational commentary, and criticism regarding the sport of basketball. ASSERTION OF FAIR USE (17 U.S.C. § 107): All short clips and visual references to the original broadcast are included under the doctrine of U.S. Copyright Law known as Fair Use. The use of this material is unequivocally transformative, adding substantial new meaning, critical perspective, and original educational value that goes far beyond the mere reproduction of the original work. The nature of this video is analytical and critical, and it explicitly serves to promote and celebrate the original product, rather than substitute or negatively impact its potential market value. LEGAL WARNING AGAINST FALSE CLAIMS (DMCA § 512(f)): Be advised that the creator of this channel maintains strong legal counsel and full evidence demonstrating the protection of this content under the four factors of Fair Use. Any party, entity, or individual who submits a copyright infringement notification (DMCA Takedown) against this video will be considered to have engaged in a material misrepresentation under Section 512(f) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This section provides that any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be liable for any damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, incurred by the alleged infringer. LITIGATION INTENT: The creator of this content is committed to defending their rights and the doctrine of Fair Use. Should a false or fraudulent claim be filed, it will be met with the immediate filing of a DMCA Counter-Notification and the prompt commencement of aggressive legal action (litigation) in the appropriate jurisdiction. This legal action will seek the maximum available monetary damages, including, but not limited to, statutory damages, all lost revenue and business opportunities (including, but not limited to, YouTube monetization and sponsorships), and the recovery of all legal fees and costs incurred by the creator as a result of the false claim. Consider this notice a formal and final warning. #euroleague #fenerbahce #zalgiris
The Montreal Canadiens lead the Buffalo Sabres series 2-1, but the conversation has shifted far beyond the scoreboard. In this episode of The Coach’s Call, Guido breaks down the controversial goalie interference moments, the hit on Dobesh, the rising tension between both teams, and why the referees may be losing control of the series. From Malestyne charging the net to glove-on face punches and the emotional play of Dobes, this rivalry is becoming one of the nastiest matchups of the playoffs. Topics include: * Canadiens vs Sabres Game 3 reaction * The Dobes collision controversy * NHL goalie interference debate * Arbor Xhekaj and rising tensions * Emotional goaltending and playoff pressure * Why the officiating is becoming the story Subscribe to The Coach’s Call for hockey analysis, playoff reactions, NHL controversies, and passionate discussion from a fan perspective.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 114-109, in Game 4 of their NBA Western Conference Semifinals at Target Center in Minneapolis. The game turned in favour of Minnesota significantly in the second quarter when Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected following a Flagrant 2 foul on Naz Reid. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves, scoring 16 of his game-high 36 points in the final period alone. Jaden McDaniels and Reid added 15 and 14 points, respectively. With Wembanyama out of the game after just 12 minutes and 4 points, De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper led the scoring for the Spurs with 24 points each. While Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell contributed 20 and 14 points, respectively. Like this content?... support the channel and SUBSCRIBE for more, THANKS! 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 ¯\_😀_/¯ 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 SHORTS and VIDEO highlights of NBA games and other sports for your viewing on the go! SUBSCRIBE for more and THANKS FOR WATCHING! LIKE, FOLLOW and SHARE or... simply COMMENT and let us know what you think about it and or what you want to see next (#nbahighlights #basketball #b-ball #streetball #eurobasket #hoops #hoopers #slamdunks #treys #hustles #handles of NBA teams: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers. Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Washington Wizards) Sports highlights from a different perspective... a bit of humor, a bit of pun, some will get the references, some will simply shun. DISCLAIMER: All clips used in our videos are property of the NBA or the appropriate organization that they are related to. No copyright infringement is intended. All videos are edited to follow the "Free Use" guideline of YouTube and the 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. If you believe otherwise, please contact us and we will implement the action required including removal of the offending content if necessary.