
In this episode of Locked On Devils, Zach Berman opens by satirically investigating the "disappearance" of Jake Allen, the New Jersey Devils’ goalie who’s been notably absent from recent games, despite no official reports of injury or other issues. Instead, Sheldon Keefe has been repeatedly starting Jacob Markstrom, who has now played six consecutive games—including two back-to-backs within one week. Zach Berman finds this pattern highly unusual and points toward internal pressure, suggesting that GM Tom Fitzgerald might be forcing Keefe’s hand to justify a contract extension given to Markstrom, possibly as a move to salvage his own job amid a disappointing season. The discussion then dives into the game against the Calgary Flames, which the Devils lost 5-4. Zach Berman breaks down the frustrating performance, highlighting Markstrom’s struggles in net—giving up five goals to one of the league’s worst offensive teams. Adding salt to the wound were goals scored by ex-Devils like Kev...
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