FFSN Devils: A New Jersey Devils Podcast

Hockey at the Rock- Episode 27: Continuing to Build

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:00:26 -0000

The Devils split the week but continue to look on track for strong playoff positioning as the season enters its second quarter in earnest.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 26: Not Much to Complain About

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:04:33 -0000

It has been a while for various reasons but we are back to recap the first quarter of this very intriguing season so far. This was recorded before the game against the Blues but most of the points still stand as the Devils find themselves near the top of the standings after a year off.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 25: Getting Larger

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:05:55 -0000

After what is being considered another mostly successful off-season, where do the Devils stand going into 2024-25? We took a look at the moves and their implications including the reunions with former Devils Noesen and Tatar and broke down the draft headlined by 10th overall pick Anton Silayev.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 24: Season Over

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:15:44 -0000

After some time away, we are back to recap the end of the season and to talk about the exciting moves the Devils have already made as they look to brush away a very disappointing 23-24 campaign.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 23: A Magical MetLife Evening

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:46:42 -0000

The Nicos, both captain and goaltender, were superb as the Devils won their Stadium Series game against the Flyers at a crucial time. The schedule does not let up as the team gets ready for another four game in six night stretch.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 22: The Strange Case of Vitek Vanecek

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:56:40 -0000

The Devils went 1-1-1 with a wide array of performances from their struggling goaltender as they continue to chase a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 21: Limping Into the Break

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:55:39 -0000

The Devils did not have a glamorous finish to the first half of the season and need a big run to remain in playoff contention.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 20: Happy 2024!

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:57:00 -0000

The Devils entered 2024 with a bang after a stressful holiday season and they now find themselves in a playoff spot. They look to keep up the pace in a very competitive Metropolitan Division and hopefully, find a goalie.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 19: The Great Northwestern Trip

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:17:32 -0000

A loss to one of the NHL's current hottest teams did not mar the earlier results of the week as the Devils yet again successfully won their road trip through the Pacific Northwest.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 18: Embarrassed

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:24:33 -0000

After building some momentum earlier in the week, the Devils dropped a miserable game to a lesser opponent en route to falling farther behind in the division.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 17: Return of the Captain

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:03:36 -0000

Two highly disappointing efforts were followed by a game reminiscent of last season as Nico Hischier returned to the lineup.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 16: Familiar Foes

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:31:27 -0000

The Devils looks like the Devils of 2-3 years ago where they show flashes of talent while being let down by their goaltending and defensive misplays. As American Thanksgiving approaches, the Devils will sit outside of the playoff picture, so what do they have to do to get overcome the early injuries and recapture last year's success?

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 15: Treading Water

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:14:39 -0000

The Devils dropped consecutive contests in regulation for the first time since last December and it's clear that their issues go beyond the injuries.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 14: The Big Deal Goes Down

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:17:37 -0000

Jack Hughes sustained an injury as the Devils continued on their Midwestern road trip. Who are we looking at to step up in his and Nico Hischier's absence? It's a question many of us did not want to have to ask...

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 13: Not Convinced Yet

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:57:14 -0000

The Devils continue to get results at home but their first major test comes in the form of a four game road trip without the services of their captain Nico Hischier. Can they get back to the 5v5 dominance that categorized the team last year?

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 12: The Big Deal Strikes Again

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:41:00 -0000

The Devils split the week after a bad start and whirlwind attempted recovery against the Florida Panthers and an overtime victory against the Islanders courtesy of Jack Hughes. They now face a stretch of four games in six days as they look to get some separation in the Eastern Conference.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 11: Waking Up

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:12:02 -0000

While the Devils earned 3 out of a possible 4 points in their first two games, plenty of players have yet to hit their stride as the goalies and special teams have kept them in it. We review the first few games and talk about the changes that should happen before a relatively light week for the team.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 10: Perfect Preseason

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:39:09 -0000

The Devils went a perfect 7-0-0 in the preseason which is nice but ultimately inconsequential. The consequential parts were discussed on this episode and this was recorded before the final cuts were made but even still, this is our guide to who impressed and who is next man up in Utica when a call-up needs to happen.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 9: We're So Back

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 01:17:06 -0000

We're back for another hockey season as the Devils enter with their highest expectations in a decade. We recap the rest of the summer moves and preview the preseason games and various camp battles to join this year's New Jersey Devils.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 8: Contender Moves

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:58:45 -0000

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.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 7: Reshaping the Team

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:39:13 -0000

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.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 6: Salute to a Successful Season

Wed, 24 May 2023 20:42:37 -0000

The Devils fell in five games to the Hurricanes but in doing so, they put together one of the greatest seasons in franchise history. We relive the incredible 22-23 season for the Devils and start looking ahead to free agency.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 5: Series Win and Deja Vu

Sun, 07 May 2023 12:03:45 -0000

After an emotional win in Game 7 against the Rangers, the Devils found themselves blitzed in a quick turnaround against the Carolina Hurricanes. They now stare down a 2-0 deficit on their way back to New Jersey for a season-saving game 3 as they look to claw back and replicate the results of round one.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 4: Comeback Kids

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:12:31 -0000

The Devils got back to playing and using their speed, leading to renewed defensive effort bolstered by the switch to Akira Schmid in goal. The series is now tied 2-2 and shifts back to Newark where the Devils hope for better results than in Games 1 and 2. I'm sure we're all handling this fine.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 3: Overwhelmed

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 13:21:23 -0000

Two identical 5-1 results with mirrored issues led the Devils to a 2-0 hole in the first round entering a hostile building. There has never been a more important time to win than right now so why have the coaches suddenly forgotten the formula for this team's success? We look ahead as the Devils try to avoid catastrophic embarrassment at MSG.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 2: A Familiar Foe

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:20:09 -0000

The Devils will be taking on the Rangers after an exciting final day of games. We preview the series and recap the pathway to the playoffs as we eagerly await Tuesday.

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 1: Playoffs, Baby!

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:26:43 -0000

We come to you with a new name but with the same hopes for our Devils as they continue to jockey for positioning before what feels like an inevitable series against the Rangers. Due to some technical difficulties, this episode does not include the absolute beatdown of the Blue Jackets but we'll be sure to cover that with zeal on the next episode.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 162: Mini-Series Starts

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:21:16 -0000

The Devils asserted some dominance over Montreal and Carolina before a disappointing setback against Tampa Bay as they opened a three-game set against the Lightning that continues tonight.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 161: More Close Games

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 15:41:00 -0000

The Devils lost and won shootouts while blowing another frustrating game against Toronto. However, the run of play has been better and each line continues to contribute as the Devils keep moving toward the playoffs.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 160: Timo Time

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:52:00 -0000

The Devils made a huge acquisition for a reasonable price as they await Timo Meier's return from injury to the Devils lineup. We recap the games that led to this reward for the team and the tough stretch he joins the Devils for as the rest of the trade deadline swirls around the league. This does not reflect the moves made on March 1, we will include those in the next episode.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 159: The Big Deal's Back and the Deadline's Soon

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:18:00 -0000

The Devils continued to pile up some road wins before an illness-plagued letdown at home against the Canadiens. We recap the last stretch and talk about some non-Meier options for the Devils to add along the wing.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 158: An All-Star Week-to-Week

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:51:00 -0000

The Devils came back from their bye week and All-Star break with two more (unconvincing?) wins against Pacific Division opponents. The bigger news is the week-to-week absence of Jack Hughes and the Devils will have to dig deep to maintain their hold in the Metropolitan playoff picture without him.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 157: Dougie and the Real Deal

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:10:00 -0000

The Devils keep needing overtime to settle things but comeback wins and clutch performances by Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton against the Golden Knights and the Stars helped to mask a sloppy performance in Nashville. The Devils enter the back half of the season riding high and their MVP looks to enjoy some sunshine at the All-Star game.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 156: Additional Time Needed

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:23:00 -0000

While overtime was rare early in the season, the Devils had a week of extra effort as they took 2 of 3 games that all required additional time. After some news about the podcast, we break down the games and look ahead to when the Devils take their road show to the midwest.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 155: Road Dominance

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:47:00 -0000

The New Jersey Devils continue to find ways to win road games and keep themselves relevant among the leadership of the league. Their 9-0-0 mark against the Pacific Division will again be tested this week as they start to resemble November's team more than December's.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 154: Hello 2023!

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 22:18:00 -0000

We recap the last few games of 2022 and the first few of 2023 as the Devils gear up to play meaningful early calendar year games for the first time in a long time. The US west coast trip looms as players continue to go in and out of the lineup with various maladies and injuries.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 153: Blackwood is Back, I Guess

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 22:37:00 -0000

The tough run of games continues for the Devils as they were the victims of some close coin flips in games against the cream of the Eastern Conference crop. They look to turn it around tonight with another opportunity against the Boston Bruins.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 152: Uh Oh

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:24:00 -0000

After a stellar November, the Devils have turned in a rough December so far and look to turn it around against the Hurricanes tonight in Raleigh. Things were never going to be easy...

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 151: One Streak Ends and the Next One Begins

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:45:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 150: The Great White Northern Sweep

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 03:03:00 -0000

The Devils continue to stack up the wins as they steamrolled through the Eastern part of Canada just as they had the Western part.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 149: Sorry Lindy

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:15:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 148: Things are Great!

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:58:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 147: Things are...Good?

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:34:00 -0000

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?

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 146: Games 83 and 84

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:44:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 145: Last Stop Before the Season

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:12:00 -0000

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?

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 144: Preseason Success

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:50:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 143: Top 25 Under 25 2022-23

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:35:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 142: Brief Check-In

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:58:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 141: Offseason Complete

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:48:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 140: Non-Bratt Housekeeping

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:37:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 139: Plans B and C

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:15:00 -0000

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?

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 138: Defensemen for Days

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:59:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 137: New Year, New Future Devils

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:43:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 136: Draft Lottery Champions

Sat, 14 May 2022 13:00:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 135: It's Finally Over

Wed, 04 May 2022 20:49:21 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 134: Hasta La Vista, Vegas

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:25:10 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 133: Audition Season to the Finish

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:49:14 -0000

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

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 132: Disastrophe

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:47:25 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 131: Learning How to Win

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 13:14:39 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 130: Another Western Canada Disaster

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:41:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 129: Defended the Rock

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:03:12 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 128: Bad but Fun!

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:24:43 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 127: A Changing World

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:22:37 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 126: It Takes Seven

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:24:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 125: Sticking a Fork in 'Em

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:05:01 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 124: Narrowing Down the Problem

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:07:46 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 123: Ups and Downs as Usual

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:54:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 122: Turning a Corner?

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 22:20:02 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 121: An Airing of Grievances

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:05:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 120: That Familiar Sinking Feeling

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:18:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 119: Minny-Winny Disaster

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:45:28 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 118: Many Happy Returns

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:02:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 117: A New "Jersey" Jersey for New Jersey

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:32:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 116: More Mixed Results

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:10:11 -0000

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?

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 115: Some Truly Unbelievable Results

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:55:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 114: Decline All Power Plays

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:05:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 113: A Decent Start

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:15:55 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 112: The Big Deal Delivers

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:50:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 111: Your 2021-22 New Jersey Devils

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:25:21 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 110: Going Camping

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:43:24 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 109: Some Summer Updates and the Top 25 Under 25

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:03:58 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 108: Big Needs Addressed

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:17:16 -0000

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?

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 107: Hughes Part Deux and Bye Bye Bastian

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:05:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 106: Protecting the New Guys

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:11:11 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 105: Offseason Decisions, Let's Get Kraken

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:23:51 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 104: The Postseason Begins

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:53:51 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 103: Some Thoughts About Discipline

Mon, 10 May 2021 20:47:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 102: Broad Street Got Bullied

Mon, 03 May 2021 21:12:14 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 101: The Week/Month of Pity

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:45:50 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 100: The State of the Devils

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:41:47 -0000

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!

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 99: Good Luck, Travis and Kyle!

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:05:34 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 98: Winless Against Washington

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:06:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 97: Throw the Power Play into the Sun

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:45:19 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 96: Business as Usual

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:07:07 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 95: Close Calls and Non-Calls

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:29:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 94: Bratt Gets the Split

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:47:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 93: A Relieving Week

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:39:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 92: Highway Robbery

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:59:36 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 91: Low Effort, Low Energy

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:20:25 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 90: Low and High

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:30:52 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 89: Sputtering

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:19:23 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 88: Outmatched and Outplayed

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:42:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 87: Pavel Zacha...has arrived?

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:53:27 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 86: Fix the Penalty Kill

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:49:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 85: A Triumphant Week

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:58:00 -0000

We recap some quality performances against the Rangers and Bruins and preview the Devils' opponents for the remainder of the month, Buffalo and Washington.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 84: Back in Action...Again

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:26:20 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 83: Another Pause

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:06:23 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 82: Matinee Weekend

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:50:39 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 81: Surprises and Disappointments

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:20:25 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 80: Fast Start for the Kids

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:36:04 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 79: Last Bits of Business

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:29:08 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 78: Training Camp Begins

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:52:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 77: WJC Check-in and Bits of Business

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:40:28 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 76: Hockey is Back and Useful Percentages

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:39:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 75: Intro to Hockey Statistics

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:05:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 74: Devils Over 25

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:29:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 73: The Top Five Arrive

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:16:36 -0000

Our Top 25 concludes with Ty Smith, Jesper Bratt, Mackenzie Blackwood, Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. Who could've seen them coming?

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 72: The Great Jersey Debate

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:22:01 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 71: New Faces in the Top 15

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:15:29 -0000

Following some more news about international loans, we tackle the next five names on the list which include mostly new faces to the organization.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 70: Junior Internationals and the Next Five

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:12:26 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 69: Hitless Hockey and Numbers 21-25

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:16:32 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 68: New Coaches and The Outsiders

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:23:37 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 67: Upcoming Decisions

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:33:28 -0000

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?

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 66: Fitz Starts Dealing

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:17:06 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 65: Longest Draft Ever

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:19:22 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 64: Cup Champs and Rumors Abound

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:11:21 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 63: Stanley Cup Finals and Trade Rumors

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:24:44 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 62: Coaching Hires

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:28:34 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 61: Round One is Done

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:22:37 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 60: Welcome Walsh and Playoff Update

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:30:43 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 59: A Loaded First Round

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:57:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 58: Qualifier Preview

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:58:14 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 57: Should They Stay or Should They Go?

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:22:38 -0000

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?

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 56: Labor Peace and a Ruff Transition

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:38:07 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 55: May 1, 2012

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:21:41 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 54: Lottery Fallout

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:42:54 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 53: April 22, 1988

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:42:09 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 52: Who's the Boss?

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:39:38 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 51: See Ya, 2019-20 Devils

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:13:24 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 50: A Return to Action

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:22:38 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 49: October 12, 1993

Wed, 27 May 2020 13:19:01 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 48: Roller Hockey!

Wed, 20 May 2020 14:01:18 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 47: March 25, 2018

Wed, 13 May 2020 12:42:29 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 46: April 5, 2007

Wed, 06 May 2020 15:15:14 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 45: April 30, 1988

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:27:19 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 44: December 21, 2009

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:06:33 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 43: June 17, 1995

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:02:10 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 42: May 26, 2000

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:46:57 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 41: October 29, 1986

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:54:36 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 40: April 26, 2012

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:26:24 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 39: June 9th, 2003

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:33:17 -0000

Our Devils movie project gets underway as we look back at 2003 and appreciate the lineups, the gameplay, the broadcast and so much more.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 38: Season Suspended

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:59:51 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 37: A Rare but Good Weekend

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:24:36 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 36: Goalies and Enforcers

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:26:21 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 35: West Coast Swing

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:45:15 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 34: New Games, New Faces

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 16:37:18 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 33: Revamping Again

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:06:47 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 32: Back-to-Back Blackwood

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:22:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 31: All-Time Devils Squads

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 17:40:35 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 30: Motivation Problems

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:19:58 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 29: Nostalgia Trip

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:57:04 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 28: Starting the Second Half

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:14:26 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 27: Bye Week

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:36:08 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 26: Another Disastrous Road Trip

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:20:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 25: The Great Unknown

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 15:35:02 -0000

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?".

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 24: Shero Out

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:53:16 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 23: Game Show Saturday

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 15:58:22 -0000

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".

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 22: Mini-Streak?

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:56:48 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 21: A Devils Decade

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:04:15 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 20: Bon Voyage

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:11:05 -0000

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!

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 19: New Coach, Same Results

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:17:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 18: Rock Bottom

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:34:41 -0000

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?

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 17: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:10:32 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 16: A Starter Emerges

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 15: Road Tripping

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 14: Baby Steps

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:34:48 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 13: Oops, They Blew it Again

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:23:27 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 12: Let's Go, Baby

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:07:54 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 11: Catastrophe

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:14:44 -0000

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?

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 10: Rough Start

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:47:57 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 9: Opening Night

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:02:02 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 8: Final Cuts

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 7: Split Squad, Split Results

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:10:32 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 6: Challenging the Prospects

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 5: The Reverend Retires

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 4: The Old Guard and the New

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:00:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 3: Youth Movement

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 17:00:00 -0000

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.

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 2: We Are the Ones

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:05:00 -0000

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!

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 1: A Pretty Good Summer

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 16:51:00 -0000

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.

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