
In this episode of Locked On Devils, Zach Berman begins by highlighting the remarkable transformation of Paul Cotter, a generally average player who seems to become a star during breakaways or shootouts—a timely focus since Cotter just clinched an overtime victory for the New Jersey Devils against the Boston Bruins. The show opens with a sense of excitement mixed with exasperation, as Zach Berman reflects on the ongoing frustrations of being a Devils fan this season, only briefly lifted by the drama of the big win. Shifting away from the game itself, Zach Berman dives into behind-the-scenes organization news, revealing via a trusted source that head coach Sheldon Keefe’s days are numbered. More controversially, he reports the fate of GM Tom Fitzgerald as unresolved—a true 50-50 on whether Fitzgerald will be allowed to hire yet another coach. This sparks a passionate critique, calling out the front office’s pattern of failure, questionable roster decisions, and an entrenched cultur...