Mike Rupp Believes That The New Jersey Devils Should Pursue Brady Tkachuk...Does He Fix Their Issues?

Well, we've heard from Lindy and Marty now let's hear from the man who actually pulled the trigger with this hire: new Devils general manager, Tom Fitzgerald. I personally love the new hire of promoting Fitzy from interim to full-time GM, because I felt like he did a great job in the short time he had and it's well deserved. In this episode, I break down his one-on-one interview with Amanda Stein and I provide you with my personal perspective of all of his answers. Hey, maybe, just maybe, he might change my perspective of the Lindy Ruff hiring (insert shrug emoji).Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk1XQzrWZoM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Jul 202018min

This episode is kind of a follow up from last Friday's. Which is a deeper analysis of a one-on-one interview between former goalie all-star and now New Jersey Devil VP executive, Martin Brodeur, and radio play-by-play announcer, Matt Loughlin, in regards to the hiring of Lindy Ruff. Let's analysis the perspective of a former player turned businessman, as I open my mind to see if Good Ole Marty can change my mind in regards to the "Ruff" decision. Hey, as I say, perspective is everything, so let's give it a shot.Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsZXQKYiU6wRock Auto: Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Jul 202020min

Okay, okay, I promise this will be the last time that I do a Lindy Ruff title pun, but I just couldn't help myself. Anyways, in this episode I observe and give my personal perspective of Ruff's one-on-one interview with Amanda Stein. I will react to his interview answers either in a positive or negative. I also unfortunately remind everyone as to why hiring Ruff was probably not the best idea in my opinion.Link to the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRS9TpdX0Ik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Jul 202019min

Well, since both of the Locked On Sabres's hosts ("Sneaky" Joe and Jordan) and myself brought this topic up in our crossover episode, we might as well revisit New Jersey's 7-2 loss to the Sabres earlier this season (10/05/2019). I know it's still a tough pill to swallow, but I was going to discuss "bad games" and break them down sooner or later. This is sort of a "prelude" to what I will be doing in future episodes once the regular season starts back up again for the Devils.My Locked On Sabres Appearance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zqW4lHZWWPGq526j53ban?si=A_od2ruLRDm9b4j9ww54ywSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto: Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Jul 202018min

The world is changing on an everyday day basis, and that's a beautiful thing. We see it in both the NFL and MLB with their respective teams, Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians, expressing change for their logo and team nicknames. I came across a claim stating that New Jersey should also consider changing their team nickname, due to the Devil being associated with a religious belief. However, in this episode, I explain the true backstory as to why the Devils are called the New Jersey Devils. But just a disclaimer: I am always open to new changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Jul 202018min

We've waited for months, but it was worth the wait: THE NHL IS FINALLY BACK! In today's more serious episode, I talk about the truth surrounding the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. And also go into a more in-depth analysis as to why cancelling a sports season is way easier said than done.My guest appearance on Locked on NHL: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-nhl?selected=LKN4830328311 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Jul 202020min

Alright, back to our regularly scheduled program after Wednesday night's shocking announcement and Friday's reaction video. Oh! Wait a minute! It looks like Patrik Elias and Marian Hossa are both heading to the penalty box for a 10 minute fighting major! Well, not literally. In this episode, I break down the comparisons as to why Hossa made the hall of fame way sooner than Elias.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto: Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Jul 202020min

Well, I hate to interrupt this regularly scheduled episode, but I must bring you breaking news: Lindy Ruff will become the new Devils head coach! Like most of New Jersey, I must say that I am disappointed in this decision because that COULD NOT have been the best offer. In this episode I break down this signing and explain my skepticism in his ability to coach such a young team, that needs defensive help. Headphone users, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto: Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Jul 202020min