All About The Jersey: for New Jersey Devils fans: Recent Episodes
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The Devils added and subtracted several names in free agency, most notably swapping Yegor Sharangovich for Tyler Toffoli and re-signing Timo Meier. We take a look at the summer of Fitz and how the changes impact a wide open window of contention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some great managing by Tom Fitzgerald has locked in Jesper Bratt long-term, Erik Haula short-term, and Timo Meier seemingly on the way to long-term as well. While it cost the Devils Damon Severson, the writing had been on the wall and the Devils will have to continue to rework the roster for maximum efficiency as their window of contention opens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three disallowed goals led to a loss against Toronto. The Devils did not let that deter them in the slightest as they continued to pile up wins against key rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils continue to stack up the wins as they steamrolled through the Eastern part of Canada just as they had the Western part. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A deserved apology to Lindy Ruff so far this season. We were not familiar with his game. The Devils continue to find ways to win games against all sorts of opponents and while the results haven't been as lopsided, they still maintain a 9-game win streak going into their next game in Montreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils impressively swept their western Canada road trip by finding various ways to win and continued to build on a scorching start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A rough start has been supplanted entirely by seven wins in eight games as the Devils look to have finally achieved the famous "fast, attacking, supportive" mantra they adopted several seasons and staff members ago. The team has looked exciting and confident and we talk about where expectations should now be. What's real and what's the result of a soft schedule to start the year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The season had a sub-optimal start as old woes plagued the Devils. They have to turn this around quickly as some teams continue to accrue points and vie for playoff spots in an extremely competitive East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first roster has been announced so we break down the additions and omissions and look ahead to the first few weeks. National attention and expectations have not been higher in the last half-decade so how will the Devils handle it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils have received stellar goaltending and contributions from some key fringe players as yet another successful preseason approaches its end. We talk about those players as the roster shapes up for the beginning of the regular season next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We recap the few changes that happened during a few weeks away and deliver the annual AAtJ Top 25 Under 25 list, which features more exciting prospects than ever this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We check in with the August happenings of the New Jersey Devils (there were not many) and look ahead to our upcoming episodes as the season draws closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils kicked the can with Jesper Bratt and gave Miles Wood a prove-it one-year deal. We also discuss the new assistant coach and look ahead to the full team in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tom Fitzgerald did some tidy work getting several restricted free agents signed under market value. We discuss those signings, the wait for Bratt's extension, and the major trade that reverberated around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Despite not landing the big fish, the Devils still improved through free agency so far with Ondrej Palat and Brendan Smith being brought into the fold while Erik Haula and John Marino arrived via trade. What does this mean for some of the team's mainstays like Damon Severson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils made many defensive selections and a trade for a goaltender at the NHL draft and we talk about the picks and impending Devils free agents as they look to take the next step this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back for another Devils season as we look ahead to the draft and free agency while catching up to the Stanley Cup Finals, the coaching carousel and various other moves made around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The luck went the Devils way again (only because it's their off-season) and they emerged with the second overall pick in the draft. We take a look at some options at that spot and at some decisions that the Devils will have to make about players in their farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Despite not even being able to influence their draft position any longer through their previous incompetence, the Devils put one final nail in the coffin of the dreadful and incredibly unsuccessful 2021-22 NHL season. Six straight losses with most of their most important players missing was as tough to watch as the results suggested as the Devils begin to look ahead to try and fix this mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils played a fine road game en route to denting the hopes of the Vegas Golden Knights after good stretches against Colorado and Seattle. Ultimately in those games, the Devils were undone by some woeful second period play and complete lack of production on the power play. We spent some time looking ahead to the remaining schedule and some important dates coming up this off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Losses to the Rangers and Canadiens preceded impressive road wins (impressive except the power play that is) against the Stars and Coyotes. Players like Zetterlund and Bahl will be called up as the Devils finish out their last 9 games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Each game was almost more disappointing than the last as the Devils dropped stinkers against Boston, Florida and the Islanders. Three very varied losses, but heartbreaking ones all the same, have the Devils in a position where they should be questioning every part of the organization yet again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Triumphs at home against the Rangers and Canadiens were leveled out with heartbreaking road losses against the Capitals and Maple Leafs. This team is still having issues closing down games and we discuss the impending official elimination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils dropped 3 games in a row by identical scores of 6-3 on their Western Canada road trip, which was impressive considering those scores were all achieved in very different ways. Tom Fitzgerald traded for a stopgap goaltender and not much else during the deadline in an attempt to make next year's Western Canada trip less abysmal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils took three games out of four from Western Conference opponents on home ice. As they depart for their western Canada road trip, who will be on the trade block? WIll Nico Daws continue to lock down the starting position in goal? We discuss his recent play and the approaching deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another run of mixed results was at the very least mitigated by some good efforts throughout the week and much closer games than we had seen in that middle stretch of the season. It looks like the Devils are coming along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils have had their share of ups and downs recently as they have all season as their offense is wide awake but unfortunately their goaltending and defensive awareness remain fast asleep. However, there was a major event that occurred in the world with implications for the hockey sphere and we discuss the consequences of this action by Russia on the innocent players and people that had nothing to do with the reasoning behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils scored seven in each of their last three wins. Unfortunately, those are the only wins they've gotten recently as they let games slip away late, assuming they were in them to begin with. We recap the last stretch both before and after the All Star Break where Jack Hughes got to shine...and also caught COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode looks back on another failed season as this week's run of results all but solidifies the Devils missing the playoffs yet again. What are we watching for in the games now? What do we want to see going forward? It is not our pleasure to eulogize the 2021-22 season, but it is our duty and we take it seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The power play is working now but the mistakes and complete lack of goaltending continue to hold the Devils back from the win column. At this point, the results may not be as important as the process but losses are frustrating for fans no matter the stakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils seem to have leveled off from their run of absolute clunkers. The results, however, continue to be mixed as looking ahead to next season starts to sound like a better usage of time and energy than focusing on this one full of injuries, illness, and general unfortunate performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils followed a brutal losing streak and COVID/holiday break with three wins in a row against one and a half quality opponents. Jack Hughes earned the NHL's Second Star of the Week award and the Devils seem to have caught some positive momentum for a change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thank you to Steve Mazur and Jared Moore for airing some Devils-based grievances with us today. It has been another downward spiral and it looks bleak by Christmas. Fortunately, we have nothing but time to vent as the season continues its (hopefully) temporary pause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A win in Philly was not enough to mask the stench of the week that was as this season unravels in an all-too-familiar way for the last decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Disastrous efforts against the Sharks, Wild and Jets led to a losing week for the Devils as they get a chance to earn some points back with a relatively weak upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils split the week again but Jack Hughes returns against the San Jose Sharks and Nate Bastian has found his way back home to New Jersey via Seattle and the waiver wire. We talk about the games in another 1-1-1 week and discuss the upcoming contests for New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils split the road trip, made some moves to and from Utica and unveiled, what is in this podcast's opinion, a wasted opportunity of a long-awaited third black jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils beat the Islanders, lost to the Bruins in regulation and dropped a shootout in MSG. What can they work on in their (now) extra practice day en route to Florida to face the Panthers and Lightning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils ended the California trip on a strong note and carried that into an impressive performance against one of the NHL's best teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The results were mixed but the flaws in process were abundant and obvious as the Devils' special teams continue to be functionally nonexistent. We recap the week and talk about possible solutions for these momentum-killing moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils took advantage of an advantageous schedule to start the season but not without some bumps along the way. We discuss the injured Devils and if they'll be able to take this show on the road as a team with games starting to pick up as October comes to a close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Despite a late stumble, the Devils won their opening game in overtime. We recap the game and talk about the week to come for New Jersey as their schedule finally picks up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We check in with the last few players left in camp as the roster is revealed during the recording of the podcast. The Devils start play on Friday against the Blackhawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We review the camp roster and discuss the preliminary scrimmages of camp. Also, we discuss Travis Zajac's long and sturdy Devils career as he announced his retirement right before the start of camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Jankowski, Jimmy Vesey, and Tyler Wotherspoon have joined the team on PTO contracts and will look to earn spots in camp. They'll be competing against some of the players that made our annual list of the Top 25 Devils players Under 25, as we discuss the list in its entirety in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils signed Dougie Hamilton, Jonathan Bernier, and Tomas Tatar to free agent deals while making some changes to Utica's coaching staff and to New Jersey's scouting department. Optimism is high again but can a refurbished defense lead to improved results? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils selected Luke Hughes with the 4th overall pick of the entry draft after losing Nathan Bastian to Seattle expansion two days prior. We talk about the draft class and the possible free agent plans moving forward as the off-season continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils acquired Ryan Graves in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche and immediately listed him as protected from the Seattle expansion draft. We talk about which Devils Seattle may end up taking and dive deeper into the upcoming entry draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back after an exciting postseason as Tampa Bay emerged as champions once again. We talk about some housekeeping within the organization, the upcoming expansion and entry drafts and shout out some accolades for Ty Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before Toronto totally blew it. We talk about some important upcoming dates for the Devils faithful and about the playoff implications from the first round series as they relate to conditional picks that the Devils have received. We then check in on the World Championship of Hockey and talk about some new faces joining the Devils organization as well as a young face leaving it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils had a decent week and run of inconsequential results but the real NHL news was across the Hudson where there was upheaval and criticism of the league office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils brought their win streak to three games with some satisfying wins over the Philadelphia Flyers as the end of the season rapidly approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A much-needed win against Philadelphia helped to ease some of the pain inflicted by an embarrassing 10-game losing streak between the Penguins and the Rangers. Not only was it 10 straight losses, it was 10 straight losses in brutal fashion and we talk about the root causes that have been plaguing the Devils' play all season long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the 100th episode, Dan and John choose not to acknowledge the embarrassment that was this recent four game set against the Rangers and instead take stock of the state of the team. Who is staying? Who is going to Seattle? Who has a chance to become an important part of this new Devils regime? It's a State of the Garden State of Hockey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Travis Zajac and Kyle Palmieri were shipped to Long Island for essentially a few draft picks to chase a Stanley Cup. As such, this Devils team somehow got even younger and they were able to get revenge for their loss on Tuesday with a great effort on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The new era of Devils hockey has been completely ushered in as this is now the kids' team, at least on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The worst-case scenario against a single opponent came to fruition, as the same mistakes that have plagued the Devils throughout the season against Washington again proved costly in both contests against the Capitals this weekend. While one was at least an overtime loss, each game was more frustrating than the last and the only silver lining is that they no longer have to play against this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils got another point against Boston but they could have had two and the power play was a big reason their momentum was slowed significantly. At this point, it almost feels like it would be better for them to decline penalties but with Washington looming yet again, they need to figure this out one way or another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils continued to get results in line with trends against these opponents in Washington and Boston, dropping a lifeless one to Washington before sucking the life out of Boston with a big effort from MacKenzie Blackwood's toe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils all but dominated Philadelphia for 50 straight minutes before hanging on for a late win and blew a tied game late against Washington. The process looks like it is getting to be more consistent as the Devils continue to re-find their legs post-COVID. They managed to capitalize against a reeling Philadelphia team and could not retain their game state for more than two minutes after scoring against Washington as the Capitals continue to vex the Devils through five games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils were on opposite sides of two hard-fought games this weekend as they split the matinee back-to-back against the Penguins. A poor showing on special teams during Saturday's game was upstaged by Bratt's successful overtime wraparound on Sunday to earn the Devils three wins out of four games this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The home futility finally came to an end as the Devils won games against the lowly Sabres and the not-so-lowly Penguins for their first wins in front of home fans in attendance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another set of games against the Islanders resulted in losses, one caused by the Devils themselves and one caused by any number of factors that are possible to discuss. The losses continue to compound and get more and more heartbreaking as this season cannot end quickly enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two almost identical games led to two more losses (albeit one in overtime). While each third period was played at a decent to good level, it was simply not enough to overcome early game deficits and lack of creation of scoring opportunities. The Devils need to address their 60-minute effort before the weekend series against the same Islanders that shut them down on Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils let the Rangers score six on them at home again and the Retro jerseys of any kind should probably be burned at this point. However, in unexpected fashion, Scott Wedgewood stepped up to pitch a 40+ save shutout against the Boston Bruins to stop the bleeding before a rough stretch of opponents in the schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils lost to the Islanders 2-1 and lost to the Rangers 6-1 and did not really look like they had a chance in either game after a certain point. This team is having real issues scoring, both in even strength and on special teams and seem to have completely lost any semblance of shooting accuracy they once had. Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils dropped both games of a home back-to-back set against Washington and while their mistakes were not the same ones that led to some previous losses, it was clear that they were outworked in every aspect of the game for the majority of the time and couldn't capitalize on the many opportunities they had to earn at least a point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils split a weekday series against the Sabres and Pavel Zacha is carrying a point streak the likes of which he has never approached before. We talk about the games and about the continued dreadful penalty kill in an effort salvaged by Bratt-Hischier-Zacha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A good work week is sullied by some poor showings on special teams as the Devils dropped back-to-back games against Buffalo and Washington this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We recap some quality performances against the Rangers and Bruins and preview the Devils' opponents for the remainder of the month, Buffalo and Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the majority of the team now off the COVID-list, the Devils will resume play this week and we discuss the opponents, players to watch upon returning, and the state of the Binghamton Devils holding down the fort in Newark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There are more Devils players currently on the COVID list than not, so their games have been postponed through next Thursday. We talk about the implications and consequences of this in terms of the Devils schedule and health situation moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a tough loss to Philadelphia, the Devils (minus their special teams) rebounded in Buffalo, taking three out of a possible four points and doing so with impressive contributions from Wood, McLeod, and the Hughes line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils saw plenty of their neighboring teams and we recap the games against the Rangers, Islanders and Flyers en route to a surprising start with plenty still to clean up for New Jersey's team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils took 3 out of a possible 4 points against the Bruins and we talk about the positives and negatives of the young season so far. This was recorded before the triumph last night against the New York Rangers but the themes remain the same. Blackwood and Hughes are the real deal, the Devils are giving more effort, and they continue to surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss the Jesper Bratt snafu (which has since been resolved), the Corey Crawford retirement and the prospects and x-factors that can make the 2021 Devils a fun team to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we talk about the lone missing member of the Devils, Jesper Bratt and we lament his lack of a current contract. Then we dive into some possible training camp battles and x-factors that may help the Devils surprise some unsuspecting opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Devils prospects had a decent start to this year's World Junior Championships as the six participating Devils made impressions for their respective teams. We also go over the Blackwood contract, the Jesper Bratt situation, and the reformatted schedule for the 2020-21 league year as training camp looms right around the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NHL has formalized its plan to return to action so we discuss the implications for the New Jersey Devils before continuing our journey through hockey statistics with shooting percentage, save percentage, and PDO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is part one of our series on hockey advanced statistics as we explore the value of Corsi in preparation for this new season that ideally will start next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a bit of a slow week devoid of any concrete news just yet, we take this time to profile the Devils over 25 and their spots on the team not just this year, but for years to come as the long rebuild continues to turn a corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our Top 25 concludes with Ty Smith, Jesper Bratt, Mackenzie Blackwood, Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. Who could've seen them coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a detailed discussion of the new reverse retro jerseys, we highlight some European prospects and start counting down the Top 10 of our Top 25 Under 25 list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Following some more news about international loans, we tackle the next five names on the list which include mostly new faces to the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Some prospects have started their seasons and junior tournaments are beginning to lock in their team rosters so we take a look at Pytlik and Mukhamadullin. Additionally, the next five names (Thompson, Talvitie, Seney, Bastian, McLeod) of our Top 25 Under 25 Prospects are revealed and discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The OHL may return to play without hitting, a bold strategy. Elsewhere, the Devils re-signed Colton White and the next five names on our Top 25 Under 25 are revealed and dissected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils filled out their bench with two new faces and our journey through the prospects under 25 begins with those who missed the cut for the top 25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We spent this episode going through a list of players who need a contract between this year and next to remain in the Devils system. Which players should the Devils continue to invest in and who should be let go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A good start to the post-draft offseason has Devils fans feeling positive. Trades for Ryan Murray and Andreas Johnsson for not much in exchange complimented the signing of Corey Crawford to back up MacKenzie Blackwood. We talk about those deals and some other moves the Devils could make to improve the team heading into the 2020-21 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils picked a bevy of players in the 2020 Draft, including some that were surprising and some that were downright shocking to see. We took a look at those picks and talked about the potential implications of them in free agency as it is right around the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode (recorded before Tampa's series-clincher), we address some rumors floating around the NHL as the offseason weirdly was underway during the Stanley Cup Final. Which players and deals make sense for the Devils? We touch upon a few names being thrown around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss the very exciting and very Southern Stanley Cup Final of 2020. Elsewhere, Kyle Palmieri and Damon Severson seem to have the league's interest so we break down what we'd like to see in those potential trades and if they should even happen in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a brief hiatus, we're back to talk about some coaching hires the Devils made and who was let go in the shuffle as well as touching upon the ongoing playoffs and a news item about a young player setting an example for future players and personnel within hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We break down the results of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, discuss some possible options for the Devils at 18th overall and take a look back at their draft history in the mid first round and the third round as they recoup that extra pick from the defeated Hurricanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the uncertainty surrounding the NCAA fall season, Reilly Walsh decided to expedite the start of his professional career as the Devils wisely signed him and bolstered their defensive prospect pool. Elsewhere, the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued with Devils implications all around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After the qualifying rounds, the Devils know they'll have three picks in the first round. While the positions are still unclear, Dan and John go through some possible options for maneuvering with those picks and some possible players the Devils could select in their likely draft slots.
P.S. This was recorded before the nightmare scenario of the Rangers winning the lottery came to pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NHL's return to play starts officially counting this weekend so we looked at the qualification series and discussed which ones would have implications for the Devils. The wheeling and dealing at the deadline has led to some interesting potential scenarios for the the first round of New Jersey's draft so we give you an idea of what to look out for in each matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and John discuss pending Devils free agents, both restricted and unrestricted and both this year and next to preview some choices that Tom Fitzgerald will have to make. There are some obvious candidates to be extended but who falls in that middle tier and what should the Devils do with those players? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the first time in a long time, a CBA got renewed as the NHL announced its plans to return to action during the ongoing crisis. Also, the Devils took a big step and finally made some important hires, so we talk about what expectations for new GM Tom Fitzgerald and new head coach Lindy Ruff may be heading into next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We travel back to a 2012 game without Ilya Kovalchuk as the Devils evened their series against the Flyers with a tight defensive effort and a crucial road victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The lottery luck didn't fall entirely the Devils' way this time as Mystery Team E laid claim to Alexis Lafreniere but there are still plenty of great players likely to be available at 7th overall so we break down how they'd fit with the Devils and who New Jersey should aim for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before the debate about Patrik Elias entering the Hall of Fame, another Patrik produced an effort worthy of recognition as he became the first player to score 8 points in a single playoff game. We revisit this penalty-riddled Game 3 of the 1988 Patrick Division Finals as we await more news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As the off-season solidifies, there are reports that the higher-ups in New Jersey have been following a jumbled and confusing interview process for their GM candidates and an equally confusing one for their coaching candidates. We talked about each of the frequently floated candidates and whether they would be desirable for the role or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and John send off the 2019-2020 Devils with some team awards and delve into some memories from a season that people will be eager to forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a long pause, the NHL announced a 24 team play-off tournament and the Devils were left on the outside looking in. We talk about what the implications become for Jersey's team and the conditional picks, as well as what the Devils need to address now that this news is out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Perhaps our last retrospective for right now given the recent NHL news, we watched as the Devils took on a talented Winnipeg Jets team early in New Jersey's first real contending season of 1993-94. Seven different goal scorers and a 21-year-old Martin Brodeur locked down their 4th of seven straight wins to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Jersey's hockey history continued through the Rockin' Rollers of the RHI who formed right as our ice hockey-leaning Devils were hitting their stride as a perennial contender. While this game against the Buffalo Stampede may have been ugly, the highlight was the entry of Manon Rheaume as yet another NJ goalie gets prominent coverage on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Metropolitan Riveters took on the Buffalo Beauts in New Jersey in the Isobel Cup Final and we take a look at a stalwart performance from Katie Fitzgerald and a dynamic offensive season for Alexa Gruschow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils got their franchise-record 49th win of the season against the Philadelphia Flyers on the shoulders of Brodeur's record-setting 48th win in a single regular season. We revisit that game and talk about some of the other dominant players for the 2006-2007 Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sean Burke proves his worth as the Devils win Game 7 over the heavily favored Capitals. MacLean, Verbeek and Broten lead the way with contributions from Loiselle and others as the 1988 Devils continued their miraculous first ever playoff run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a lopsided effort against Pittsburgh, Martin Brodeur held on for his 104th career regular season shutout, vaulting the Devils to the top of the league at the time. We look back at their effort on this night and on the 2009-10 team in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Faced up against a team riddled with future Hall of Famers, the Devils shocked the hockey world by taking Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals en route to one of the most surprising sweeps in NHL playoffs history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This was a tightly fought series and a tense conclusion as the Devils completed a legendary comeback to book their ticket to the 2000 Stanley Cup Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 1986, the Devils were still a few years away from any sort of franchise success but in a rare display of offense, they took down Pittsburgh by a score of 8-6. This game had so much going on and it was a reminder of hockey from an era long ago. Buckle up for 14 goals, 88 penalty minutes and relatively little of Mario Lemieux, a rarity in the era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today, we broke down Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal between the Devils and the Florida Panthers and the extremely close shave that allowed the Devils to create the magical moments that they did the rest of that playoff season. It was about as even as it gets and it was a matter of inches between a win and a loss here so we appreciate the greatness of Brodeur and reminisce about a team that was greater than the sum of its parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our Devils movie project gets underway as we look back at 2003 and appreciate the lineups, the gameplay, the broadcast and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Things are quite strange right now but we did have one game to recap before the sports world stood still this past week. We talk about the efforts the Devils are making in the wake of this unprecedented event and announce a fun new initiative for everyone while this stoppage continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils followed a poor road trip ending effort in Vegas with some nice wins and more importantly, nice play against the St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers. This was recorded before the disappointment against Pittsburgh but we talk about those games and about some of the teams to watch before the draft lottery solidifies New Jersey's first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We got some good questions this week and played a fun game of Hockey or Jockey before addressing the sudden alleged confusion for the starting spot in net and look back on some...extremely ineffective yet over-utilized New Jersey Devils to provide context for John Hayden's season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils embarked on a road trip with stops in Detroit, San Jose, Los Angeles and Anaheim and accumulated points in each of those games. We break down Schneider's first two wins of the season and talk about some of the prospects we'd like to see finish the year in New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A surprise edition of Hockey or Shockey leads off the episode and we delve into some listener questions. Some players get well-deserved stick taps as the Devils look to continue their recent string of good results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back from our break as the Devils traded wins but certainly did not look good doing so until Ovechkin scored his 700th goal. Heart and soul guys Andy Greene and Blake Coleman also departed as the Devils once again began the rebuilding process and concluded this year's deadline by trading Wayne Simmonds and Sami Vatanen. We break down the trades and the remaining schedule in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils put together a 2-0-1 (recorded before the Panthers game) with some nice performances from Mackenzie Blackwood and Blake Coleman. We discuss their value and look back at some fun moments from the drubbing of the Flyers and the rock solid win against the Kings before taking a look at some possible spots for Sami Vatanen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We did our homework and made our All-Time Devils rosters (because why not?). Also, John delves into some of the new benefits for season ticket holders and Wayne Simmonds may be on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You would figure the motivation to beat their former coach, to honor the 2000 Cup legacy and while not mentioned this episode, to beat their abruptly departed superstar would be enough for the Devils to win one time. You'd be wrong as loser points kept piling up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look back at some 1999-2000 Devils stats in preparation for the celebration of the team against the Dallas Stars. Then, we debate Nikita Gusev's value and talk about the Athletic's recent all-time Devils lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and John recap the Devils' weird win against Ottawa and talk about some Binghamton goings on as the Devils return from the All-Star Break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we played a game centered around penalty minutes and frustration, a fitting theme for 2019-2020 New Jersey as we also delved into who should and will be traded and who should get a chance with the big club as the lost season rolls on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week in Devils games was...unfortunate. We look back and talk about what the bye week might mean for the team as well as look ahead to the rest of the season post All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils are leaderless and rudderless from the top down, so who is the best person to lead them through the darkness as their next GM? We look at some candidates to turn the ship around and appreciate the total roster overhaul performed by Ray Shero. Plus, another game show Saturday means a rousing round of "Which Devil was less pointless?". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A tough couple of games against New York foes gave way to two very impressive and shocking wins sandwiched around a surprising firing and some brutal injuries. It's hard to tell what's happening out there at this point in the Devils' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We kick off the new 2-a-week format with some potpourri discussion about trade fodder and coaching but not before John absolutely dominates a round of "Obscure Former Devil or Tightrope Artist". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The new format is officially here as Dan and John break down the six games that took place between the last episode and this week. A small run of positive play goes a long way in a lost season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After recapping yet another 1-2 week for New Jersey, Dan and John give some of their highlights and lowlights of the decade while looking forward to the plucky future of these Devils. Hopefully the 2020s are more fruitful! Also they venture into the world of the World Junior Championship as some future Devils will be participating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Taylor Hall became an Arizona Coyote late Monday afternoon. Dan and John break down his impact, the return, and the future going forward while recapping the his last game and the other contests this week that the Devils played without him. Best of luck, Taylor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Devils continue to sink into the abyss after another week of losing while rumors continue to surround them. Is Ray Shero on the hot seat now in another lost season? All that and more on this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The losses to their neighbors in New York were the two worst of the season. The Devils responded by firing John Hynes but surely, this is the bottom....right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, the guys recap some sad displays against different types of teams as well as an unlikely decent third period leading to a win against Detroit. Then, we tackle your coaching questions from Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In addition to fielding some questions from fellow Devils fans, Dan and John talk about the roller coaster of emotion that was this week in Devils hockey. Tribute is paid to Cory Schneider as he goes to Binghamton on assignment and the Devils enter the next MB goaltending era. Additionally, the guys power rank the current Devils defensemen thanks to a thought-provoking twitter question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wins against Winnipeg and Vancouver helped to offset the bad taste of poor showing in Calgary and Edmonton as the Devils continue to claw their way back into the playoff picture. Dan and John talk about the trip and answer some fan questions about Taylor Hall given the recent speculation that he is unlikely to re-sign in season. That plus some notes on Cory Schneider round out the episode as they look ahead to a pretty favorable stretch of opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A surprise road win in Carolina helped to dampen some of the bad feelings garnered by losing two more blown-lead home games beyond regulation so Dan and John break down those games and delve into the upcoming meeting between Darren Ferris and Ray Shero on the Western Canada trip as well as Taylor Hall's potential value on the trade block. Louie Domingue, the newest Devil, is also discussed as they look ahead to Gusev rejoining the lineup in Canada as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another loss in a favorable situation, another blown lead and some important passengers lead to another dejected week for our hosts as the homestand enters crunch time before a season-defining road trip. Plus, some injury news on Connor Carrick and a call to arms for the NHL MVP from two years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and John break down a winning week for New Jersey, including a Jack Hughes goal and some improvement on special teams. Also, Tom Fitzgerald joined the bench and Nico is officially committed to New Jersey, so the guys take a look at his potential and future as a flagship player in the new age of the Devils. Plus, NJ got to deliver some pie and more on this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and John continue to be sad as the Devils continue to tumble down the NHL rankings and standings. The Devils failed to show up but is there anything they can do moving forward before the season is truly lost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was about as bad of a start as you can imagine for New Jersey, so what went wrong and what has to change moving forward? The guys overcome their frustration to give you some highlights of what went wrong and some ideas to move forward and earn that elusive first win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After what seemed like the longest summer in history, the regular season starts this week and the Devils have selected their lineup for opening night. Dan and John break down the team position by position as well as touching upon Ty Smith and Taylor Hall along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys break down some pre-season contests against both cross-town rivals and talk about the remaining camp battles. There are updates on Taylor Hall floating everywhere as well so is there anything to them? John brings the Top 25 Under 25 list to the end and spoiler alert, a pair of firsts occupy the top two spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two games, two Devils teams, two different results! Dan and John break down the games and the rest of the pre-season scuttle as well as revealing numbers 6-10 in the Top 25 Under 25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and John recap the Buffalo Prospects Challenge and continue to go down AAtJ's list of Top 25 players under 25, including some players who stood out and breaking down the performances of the major and minor prospect names. Not included is a riveting discussion about Pavel Zacha that became entirely irrelevant when he signed his contract Tuesday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys talk about numbers 21-25 in the Top 25 Under 25 list and the upcoming prospects challenge in Buffalo. Ben Lovejoy's service in New Jersey is also acknowledged and some questions about Pavel Zacha's future abound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and John talk about some news regarding one longtime Devil and one newcomer as the wait for the preseason continues. Zajac gets some love for his contributions to New Jersey over the years and Subban's rising star is appreciated. Also, they reminisce about Adam Henrique, the Devil of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jack Hughes, Ty Smith, and Jesper Boqvist are headed to the NHLPA Rookie Showcase. In this episode Dan and John talk about what each of them (mostly the latter two) will have to do in training camp to join the big squad right away. Additionally, Kyle Palmieri gets some love for the defensive side of his game and the A Line stacks up against the EGG Line to see which one holds a dearer place in peoples' hearts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and John continue to fight the August doldrums by fielding some great questions from the fans. Taylor Hall, Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes come up early and often as the Devils launch their "We Are the Ones" season campaign with big hopes and expectations. In addition to that, we've got Artur Gavrus and Peter Harrold mentions mixed in and the hosts give their stance on Blake Coleman's infamous pickle juice drinking regimen. Keep the questions coming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this first episode of Garden State of Hockey, John and Dan introduce the podcast and recap an exciting summer for New Jersey. Lots of new faces and optimism surround the team, but it's important to remain level-headed so the guys discuss what some possible sources of trepidation may be for the 2019-20 squad. This Week in Devils history proves to be a fun blast from the past but in these dog days of summer, signing Arron Asham is considered news so curb your enthusiasm for this week's retrospective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices