Devils Hockey Network

Devils Managing Partner David Blitzer introduces Sunny Mehta to the New Jersey media as the sixth general manager in franchise history.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome & Introductions: Matt Loughlin opens the press conference and introduces the managing partner, David Blitzer.

01:12 David Blitzer's Statement: David Blitzer addresses the recent season, thanks Tom Fitzgerald, and welcomes Sunny Mehta.

03:51 Photo Opportunity: A brief pause for photographs before Sunny Mehta speaks.

04:45 Sunny Mehta's Opening Statement: Sunny Mehta thanks ownership, staff, and fans, and outlines his vision and background in decision-making.

09:10 Q&A Begins: Matt Loughlin opens the floor to media questions.

09:29 Lessons from Florida: Anthony Fuccilli asks what Sunny learned from his time with the Panthers.

10:45 Choosing the Devils: Steve Whyno asks why Sunny chose the Devils and if David Blitzer was worried about losing him to another team.

12:24 Reflecting on the 2025-26 Season: James Nichols asks for thoughts on where the previous season went wrong.

13:21 Drafting Philosophy: Keith Cavanaugh asks about Sunny's pre-draft rankings and drafting philosophy.

15:15 New Jersey as a Destination: Rob Bacon asks if growing up in New Jersey helps Sunny sell it as a destination for free agents.

16:38 Bringing the Stanley Cup to NJ: David Satriano asks about Sunny bringing the Cup to his hometown and what it would mean to do it with the Devils.

17:42 Blending Analytics with Human Feel: Matthew Blittner asks how Sunny plans to merge analytics with the human elements of the game.

19:44 The Devils' Identity: Kristy Flannery asks what the identity of the team will be under his management.

20:42 Scouting Approach: Jim Biringer asks how Sunny plans to manage and blend amateur and pro scouting.

22:03 Maintaining Objectivity: Danielle McCartan asks how important it is to keep the homegrown core together and how Sunny will maintain objectivity.

23:19 The 2014 Interview: Steve Politi asks David and Sunny to reflect on Sunny's initial interview with the team in 2014.

25:17 The Difficulty of Winning: Amanda Stein asks what Sunny learned about the difficulty of winning in the NHL.

26:39 Staff and Player Evaluations: James Nichols asks what Sunny needs to hear during his evaluations to build confidence in personnel.

27:43 General Manager and Coach Relationship: Ashley Sarge asks about the importance of the GM-Coach relationship.

28:19 Thoughts on Jack Hughes: Anthony Fuccilli asks for Sunny's outside perspective on Jack Hughes.

29:14 Short-term vs. Long-term Contention: Anthony Corona asks if the team is built to contend now or in the long term.

29:54 The "Howl" Tweet Origin: Daniel Amoia asks if Sunny's tweet with "Howl" lyrics was planned or spur-of-the-moment.

30:59 Advising Other Teams: James Dombrowski asks if Sunny will lend his financial mind to the Commanders and 76ers.

31:28 Time for a Change: James Nichols asks David Blitzer when he realized the organization needed a change in leadership.

32:45 Salary Cap Spending: Keith Cavanaugh asks if the Devils intend to spend to the rising salary cap ceiling.

33:48 First South Asian GM: James Nichols asks what it means to Sunny to be the first General Manager of South Asian descent.

35:22 Poker Playing Style: Matthew Blittner asks how Sunny's poker playing style translates to his role as GM.

36:10 Prudential Center Tax Break: Daniel Amoia asks David Blitzer how the recently approved tax break for the arena will be used.

37:03 Press Conference Conclusion: Matt Loughlin thanks everyone for attending and concludes the event.

In Episode 9 of One Time All Stars, Cory Schneider and Brian Boyle are joined by the G.O.A.T., New Jersey Devils legend Martin Brodeur!

Marty dives right into the current state of goaltending, questioning the decline of top-tier French-Canadian netminders and explaining why he hates the modern NHL's 50/50 goalie splits. He also breaks down the lost art of the acrobatic save—including the story behind his famous "Scorpion Save" on Marian Gaborik—and explains how a training camp comment from Brendan Shanahan taught him to always be unpredictable.

Plus, Brodeur opens up about his transition to the front office and why making NHL trades is nothing like fantasy hockey. The guys also trade stories about youth sports, the magic of opening new goalie gear, and Boyle relives the slightly awkward reality of scoring his first career NHL goal against Marty.

In this episode:

- Where have all the French-Canadian goalies gone?
- Brodeur on workload: "If Scott Stevens could play 82 games, I'm pretty sure I could too."
- The evolution of goaltending & why goalies shouldn't be robots
- Storytime: The famous "Scorpion Save" and learning from Dominik Hasek
- Brian Boyle's first career NHL goal (and why he felt awkward bringing it up)
- Transitioning to management: Why making trades isn't like fantasy hockey
- Brodeur's advice for youth hockey players and parents
- The unmatched feeling of getting fresh goalie gear in the mail

Hosts: Cory Schneider & Brian Boyle
Guest: Martin Brodeur
Producer: Matt Stucko

Interviews with a majority of the Devils roster plus head coach Sheldon Keefe at the end of the 2025-26 NHL season. Time stamps:

00:00 - Stefan Noesen
06:39 - Dennis Cholowski
07:31 - Jacob Markstrom
13:14 - Maxim Tsyplakov
14:40 - Simon Nemec
18:55 - Jesper Bratt
32:46 - Nico Hischier
44:30 - Brenden Dillon
1:00:01 - Connor Brown
1:09:49 - Nick Bjugstad
1:13:30 - Timo Meier
1:21:10 - Cody Glass
1:30:13 - Jonas Siegenthaler
1:34:31 - Arseny Gritsyuk
1:39:00 - Dawson Mercer
1:42:11 - Johnathan Kovacevic
1:48:21 - Evgenii Dadonov
1:49:18 - Jack Hughes
1:58:18 - Sheldon Keefe

Post-Game Show at Bruins: Apr. 14, 2026 by New Jersey Devils

Matt Loughlin and Chico Resch recap the NJ Devils overtime win against the Ottawa Senators. Hear from Nico Hischier who scored the game-winning game, plus winning goaltender Nico Daws and defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler. They also break down the game with highlights and Chico's insights.