Bill Spaulding
@billspaulding.bsky.social
Play-by-Play broadcaster
Been a while since I posted here, but just dropping in to say hello and invite you to start getting up to speed for the Winter Olympics. We have short track speed skating airing tomorrow at 2 pm on CNBC. Here is a bit of a look behind the scenes at my preparation.
October 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Been a while since I posted here, but just dropping in to say hello and invite you to start getting up to speed for the Winter Olympics. We have short track speed skating airing tomorrow at 2 pm on CNBC. Here is a bit of a look behind the scenes at my preparation.
Game Four on the way! Our @DevilsMSGN coverage starts at 3 on MSGSN.
Things I’m watching:
1. Defense: The top defensive pairs have been workhorses the last couple of games.
2. Unlikely heroes. Devils depth lines were good in OT. Can they create offense today.
Things I’m watching:
1. Defense: The top defensive pairs have been workhorses the last couple of games.
2. Unlikely heroes. Devils depth lines were good in OT. Can they create offense today.
April 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Game Four on the way! Our @DevilsMSGN coverage starts at 3 on MSGSN.
Things I’m watching:
1. Defense: The top defensive pairs have been workhorses the last couple of games.
2. Unlikely heroes. Devils depth lines were good in OT. Can they create offense today.
Things I’m watching:
1. Defense: The top defensive pairs have been workhorses the last couple of games.
2. Unlikely heroes. Devils depth lines were good in OT. Can they create offense today.
Devils and Canes from Raleigh! Our game one coverage starts at 2:30 on MSGSN! Just one reason to watch today: Playoff Hockey! Let’s go!
April 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Devils and Canes from Raleigh! Our game one coverage starts at 2:30 on MSGSN! Just one reason to watch today: Playoff Hockey! Let’s go!
3 reasons to watch our broadcast of Devils and Wild starting at 6:30 on MSGSN:
1. Rematch of Saturday’s 5-2 Devils win
2. Jacob Markstrom back in net coming off Saturday’s strong performance.
3. A Devils win gives them a 10-point playoff cushion.
1. Rematch of Saturday’s 5-2 Devils win
2. Jacob Markstrom back in net coming off Saturday’s strong performance.
3. A Devils win gives them a 10-point playoff cushion.
March 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
3 reasons to watch our broadcast of Devils and Wild starting at 6:30 on MSGSN:
1. Rematch of Saturday’s 5-2 Devils win
2. Jacob Markstrom back in net coming off Saturday’s strong performance.
3. A Devils win gives them a 10-point playoff cushion.
1. Rematch of Saturday’s 5-2 Devils win
2. Jacob Markstrom back in net coming off Saturday’s strong performance.
3. A Devils win gives them a 10-point playoff cushion.
3 reasons to watch our broadcast of Devils and Senators at 6:30 on MSGSN2:
1. Jake Allen starts tonight. He’s riding a .961 sv pct in his last 3.
2. Nolan Foote called up. 18 G, 21 A in Utica this year.
3. Cory Schneider pinch hits for Sal on the broadcast today.
1. Jake Allen starts tonight. He’s riding a .961 sv pct in his last 3.
2. Nolan Foote called up. 18 G, 21 A in Utica this year.
3. Cory Schneider pinch hits for Sal on the broadcast today.
March 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
3 reasons to watch our broadcast of Devils and Senators at 6:30 on MSGSN2:
1. Jake Allen starts tonight. He’s riding a .961 sv pct in his last 3.
2. Nolan Foote called up. 18 G, 21 A in Utica this year.
3. Cory Schneider pinch hits for Sal on the broadcast today.
1. Jake Allen starts tonight. He’s riding a .961 sv pct in his last 3.
2. Nolan Foote called up. 18 G, 21 A in Utica this year.
3. Cory Schneider pinch hits for Sal on the broadcast today.
Three reasons to watch Devils-Flames @DevilsMSGN coverage at 6:30 on MSGSN2.
1. Winning close. Devils 4-1-0 in last five. All wins by two or less.
2. Playoff picture: Devils enter with 8 point cushion on Rangers for third in Metro.
3. Jesper Bratt: next assist is record-breaker.
1. Winning close. Devils 4-1-0 in last five. All wins by two or less.
2. Playoff picture: Devils enter with 8 point cushion on Rangers for third in Metro.
3. Jesper Bratt: next assist is record-breaker.
March 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Three reasons to watch Devils-Flames @DevilsMSGN coverage at 6:30 on MSGSN2.
1. Winning close. Devils 4-1-0 in last five. All wins by two or less.
2. Playoff picture: Devils enter with 8 point cushion on Rangers for third in Metro.
3. Jesper Bratt: next assist is record-breaker.
1. Winning close. Devils 4-1-0 in last five. All wins by two or less.
2. Playoff picture: Devils enter with 8 point cushion on Rangers for third in Metro.
3. Jesper Bratt: next assist is record-breaker.
Devils and CBJ at 7. 3 reasons to catch our broadcast:
1. Playoff picture: Devils 6 up on Rangers 8 up on CBJ.
2. Jesper Bratt. 9 pts in last 3. Next assist sets Devils season record.
3. Goalies: Jake Allen for NJ. Jet Greaves makes 15th NHL start for Columbus.
1. Playoff picture: Devils 6 up on Rangers 8 up on CBJ.
2. Jesper Bratt. 9 pts in last 3. Next assist sets Devils season record.
3. Goalies: Jake Allen for NJ. Jet Greaves makes 15th NHL start for Columbus.
March 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Devils and CBJ at 7. 3 reasons to catch our broadcast:
1. Playoff picture: Devils 6 up on Rangers 8 up on CBJ.
2. Jesper Bratt. 9 pts in last 3. Next assist sets Devils season record.
3. Goalies: Jake Allen for NJ. Jet Greaves makes 15th NHL start for Columbus.
1. Playoff picture: Devils 6 up on Rangers 8 up on CBJ.
2. Jesper Bratt. 9 pts in last 3. Next assist sets Devils season record.
3. Goalies: Jake Allen for NJ. Jet Greaves makes 15th NHL start for Columbus.
3 reasons to watch Devils-CBJ @DevilsMSGN starting at 6:30 on MSGSN:
1. Playoff implications. Devils 4 points up on CBJ.
2. Cody Glass: Scored in Devils debut Sunday. Home debut tonight.
3. Focus on D. CBJ scoring 4.29 GPG since Four Nations break. Devils focused on structure.
1. Playoff implications. Devils 4 points up on CBJ.
2. Cody Glass: Scored in Devils debut Sunday. Home debut tonight.
3. Focus on D. CBJ scoring 4.29 GPG since Four Nations break. Devils focused on structure.
March 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
3 reasons to watch Devils-CBJ @DevilsMSGN starting at 6:30 on MSGSN:
1. Playoff implications. Devils 4 points up on CBJ.
2. Cody Glass: Scored in Devils debut Sunday. Home debut tonight.
3. Focus on D. CBJ scoring 4.29 GPG since Four Nations break. Devils focused on structure.
1. Playoff implications. Devils 4 points up on CBJ.
2. Cody Glass: Scored in Devils debut Sunday. Home debut tonight.
3. Focus on D. CBJ scoring 4.29 GPG since Four Nations break. Devils focused on structure.
3 reasons to catch our broadcast of Devils and Utah starting at 8:30 on MSGSN:
1. Nico Daws in net. He’s stopped 61 of 63 this year.
2. Lineup changes. Lazar and Nemec likely to draw back in, Meier and Mercer skated with Hischier yesterday.
3. First Devils game at Utah HC.
1. Nico Daws in net. He’s stopped 61 of 63 this year.
2. Lineup changes. Lazar and Nemec likely to draw back in, Meier and Mercer skated with Hischier yesterday.
3. First Devils game at Utah HC.
March 2, 2025 at 1:16 AM
3 reasons to catch our broadcast of Devils and Utah starting at 8:30 on MSGSN:
1. Nico Daws in net. He’s stopped 61 of 63 this year.
2. Lineup changes. Lazar and Nemec likely to draw back in, Meier and Mercer skated with Hischier yesterday.
3. First Devils game at Utah HC.
1. Nico Daws in net. He’s stopped 61 of 63 this year.
2. Lineup changes. Lazar and Nemec likely to draw back in, Meier and Mercer skated with Hischier yesterday.
3. First Devils game at Utah HC.
3 reasons to catch our broadcast of Devils and Utah starting at 8:30 on MSGSN:
1. Nico Daws in net. He’s stopped 61 of 63 this year.
2. Lineup changes. Lazar and Nemec likely to draw back in, Meier and Mercer skated with Hischier yesterday.
3. First Devils game at Utah HC.
1. Nico Daws in net. He’s stopped 61 of 63 this year.
2. Lineup changes. Lazar and Nemec likely to draw back in, Meier and Mercer skated with Hischier yesterday.
3. First Devils game at Utah HC.
March 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
3 reasons to catch our broadcast of Devils and Utah starting at 8:30 on MSGSN:
1. Nico Daws in net. He’s stopped 61 of 63 this year.
2. Lineup changes. Lazar and Nemec likely to draw back in, Meier and Mercer skated with Hischier yesterday.
3. First Devils game at Utah HC.
1. Nico Daws in net. He’s stopped 61 of 63 this year.
2. Lineup changes. Lazar and Nemec likely to draw back in, Meier and Mercer skated with Hischier yesterday.
3. First Devils game at Utah HC.
Devils and Avs tonight. 3 reasons to catch our broadcast at 9 on MSGSN:
1. Dougie Hamilton has a goal, 3 assists and 13 shots in last two games.
2. Jesper Bratt rides 10-game assist streak into tonight.
3. Mackenzie Blackwood starts in net for Colorado.
1. Dougie Hamilton has a goal, 3 assists and 13 shots in last two games.
2. Jesper Bratt rides 10-game assist streak into tonight.
3. Mackenzie Blackwood starts in net for Colorado.
February 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Devils and Avs tonight. 3 reasons to catch our broadcast at 9 on MSGSN:
1. Dougie Hamilton has a goal, 3 assists and 13 shots in last two games.
2. Jesper Bratt rides 10-game assist streak into tonight.
3. Mackenzie Blackwood starts in net for Colorado.
1. Dougie Hamilton has a goal, 3 assists and 13 shots in last two games.
2. Jesper Bratt rides 10-game assist streak into tonight.
3. Mackenzie Blackwood starts in net for Colorado.
3 reasons to watch Devils and Stars @DevilsMSGN starting at 5:30 on MSGSN:
1. Nico’s back: Hischier expected in lineup after missing last 6.
2. Four Nations follow up: we’ll see how Four Nations players on both sides build from tourney.
3. Stars challenge: Dallas 6-1-1 in last 8.
1. Nico’s back: Hischier expected in lineup after missing last 6.
2. Four Nations follow up: we’ll see how Four Nations players on both sides build from tourney.
3. Stars challenge: Dallas 6-1-1 in last 8.
February 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
3 reasons to watch Devils and Stars @DevilsMSGN starting at 5:30 on MSGSN:
1. Nico’s back: Hischier expected in lineup after missing last 6.
2. Four Nations follow up: we’ll see how Four Nations players on both sides build from tourney.
3. Stars challenge: Dallas 6-1-1 in last 8.
1. Nico’s back: Hischier expected in lineup after missing last 6.
2. Four Nations follow up: we’ll see how Four Nations players on both sides build from tourney.
3. Stars challenge: Dallas 6-1-1 in last 8.
3 reasons to watch Devils-Penguins @DevilsMSGN starting at 6:30 on MSGSN2.
1. Nico Daws makes his first start of the year.
2. Erik Haula activated off IR. He’s been out since 1/4.
3. Devils are 8-1 in last 9 v. Pittsburgh. Dawson Mercer has scored 7 times against the Penguins.
1. Nico Daws makes his first start of the year.
2. Erik Haula activated off IR. He’s been out since 1/4.
3. Devils are 8-1 in last 9 v. Pittsburgh. Dawson Mercer has scored 7 times against the Penguins.
February 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
3 reasons to watch Devils-Penguins @DevilsMSGN starting at 6:30 on MSGSN2.
1. Nico Daws makes his first start of the year.
2. Erik Haula activated off IR. He’s been out since 1/4.
3. Devils are 8-1 in last 9 v. Pittsburgh. Dawson Mercer has scored 7 times against the Penguins.
1. Nico Daws makes his first start of the year.
2. Erik Haula activated off IR. He’s been out since 1/4.
3. Devils are 8-1 in last 9 v. Pittsburgh. Dawson Mercer has scored 7 times against the Penguins.
3 reasons to watch our Devils-Sabres broadcast starting at 12:30 on MSGSN:
1. Devils are 3-1-0 in last 4 and have scored 16 goals.
2. Jake Allen is 3-1-0 with a .938 save percentage in last four.
4. Sabres Peterka-Kulich-Thompson line has 13 G in last 5.
1. Devils are 3-1-0 in last 4 and have scored 16 goals.
2. Jake Allen is 3-1-0 with a .938 save percentage in last four.
4. Sabres Peterka-Kulich-Thompson line has 13 G in last 5.
February 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
3 reasons to watch our Devils-Sabres broadcast starting at 12:30 on MSGSN:
1. Devils are 3-1-0 in last 4 and have scored 16 goals.
2. Jake Allen is 3-1-0 with a .938 save percentage in last four.
4. Sabres Peterka-Kulich-Thompson line has 13 G in last 5.
1. Devils are 3-1-0 in last 4 and have scored 16 goals.
2. Jake Allen is 3-1-0 with a .938 save percentage in last four.
4. Sabres Peterka-Kulich-Thompson line has 13 G in last 5.
3 reasons to catch the Devils and B’s tonight on our MSGSN broadcast:
1. We’ll have full coverage of Jacques Lemaire Ring of Honor ceremony and a plethora of guests.
2. Different line combinations to try to spark the Devils.
3. Markstrom v. Swayman in goal.
1. We’ll have full coverage of Jacques Lemaire Ring of Honor ceremony and a plethora of guests.
2. Different line combinations to try to spark the Devils.
3. Markstrom v. Swayman in goal.
January 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
3 reasons to catch the Devils and B’s tonight on our MSGSN broadcast:
1. We’ll have full coverage of Jacques Lemaire Ring of Honor ceremony and a plethora of guests.
2. Different line combinations to try to spark the Devils.
3. Markstrom v. Swayman in goal.
1. We’ll have full coverage of Jacques Lemaire Ring of Honor ceremony and a plethora of guests.
2. Different line combinations to try to spark the Devils.
3. Markstrom v. Swayman in goal.
3 reasons to catch Devils and Senators our @DevilsMSGN broadcast starts at 12:30 on MSGSN:
1. Better puck management: Devils need to connect passes better.
2. Markstrom: expect Jacob Markstrom in net. He stopped 30 in 3-1 win in October in Ottawa.
3. Senators are 4-0-1 in last 5.
1. Better puck management: Devils need to connect passes better.
2. Markstrom: expect Jacob Markstrom in net. He stopped 30 in 3-1 win in October in Ottawa.
3. Senators are 4-0-1 in last 5.
January 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
3 reasons to catch Devils and Senators our @DevilsMSGN broadcast starts at 12:30 on MSGSN:
1. Better puck management: Devils need to connect passes better.
2. Markstrom: expect Jacob Markstrom in net. He stopped 30 in 3-1 win in October in Ottawa.
3. Senators are 4-0-1 in last 5.
1. Better puck management: Devils need to connect passes better.
2. Markstrom: expect Jacob Markstrom in net. He stopped 30 in 3-1 win in October in Ottawa.
3. Senators are 4-0-1 in last 5.
Devils and Kraken tonight. Here are three reasons to stay up late with us on MSGSN.
January 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Devils and Kraken tonight. Here are three reasons to stay up late with us on MSGSN.
Devils and Sharks this afternoon. Here are three reasons to catch our broadcast starting at 3:30 on MSGSN.
January 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Devils and Sharks this afternoon. Here are three reasons to catch our broadcast starting at 3:30 on MSGSN.
Practice day for the Devils.
January 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Practice day for the Devils.
Devils and Ducks to ring in the New Year. Here are three reasons to catch our broadcast starting at 7:30 on MSGSN.
December 31, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Devils and Ducks to ring in the New Year. Here are three reasons to catch our broadcast starting at 7:30 on MSGSN.
Devils getting set for a noon practice in Anaheim.
December 30, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Devils getting set for a noon practice in Anaheim.
Devils and Canes right back at it tonight. Here are three reasons to catch our coverage starting at 6:30 on MSGSN2.
December 28, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Devils and Canes right back at it tonight. Here are three reasons to catch our coverage starting at 6:30 on MSGSN2.
Devils and Canes tonight! Join us at 6:30 on MSGSN.
December 27, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Devils and Canes tonight! Join us at 6:30 on MSGSN.
Devils and Rangers this afternoon. Here are three reasons to catch our broadcast starting at 12:30 on MSGSN.
December 23, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Devils and Rangers this afternoon. Here are three reasons to catch our broadcast starting at 12:30 on MSGSN.