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The Devils split the week but continue to look on track for strong playoff positioning as the season enters its second quarter in earnest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two highly disappointing efforts were followed by a game reminiscent of last season as Nico Hischier returned to the lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... 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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices