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  • Parked the Bus: Jake Allen STEALS a Win for the New Jersey Devils in Edmonton

    Parked the Bus: Jake Allen STEALS a Win for the New Jersey Devils in Edmonton
    Jan 21 2026
    In this episode, Zach Berman recaps a dramatic late-night win for the New Jersey Devils against the Edmonton Oilers, highlighting the team's resilience in the second half of a back-to-back series in Alberta. The focus is on goaltender Jake Allen, whose outstanding performance in the third period helped the Devils steal a 2-1 victory despite being heavily outshot. Zach Berman is critical of the Devils’ gameplay in the final frame but praises the unexpected contributions from the newly energized fourth line, specifically Arseny Gritsyuk, Cody Glass, and Lenni Hameenaho, who were instrumental in both Devils’ goals. Beyond the game analysis, Zach Berman expresses cautious optimism about the Devils’ current position, with a recent winning streak bringing them within reach of a playoff spot. However, he also discusses ongoing concerns, such as inconsistency in offensive production from key players and the need for continued improvement from goaltender Jacob Markstrom. While he doesn't let himself get overly optimistic, there’s a glimmer of hope that the team might be turning things around. The conversation shifts to the upcoming $300 million renovation of the Prudential Center, the Devils' home arena. Drawing from his own experience selling tickets, Zach Berman shares his vision for making the arena more representative of New Jersey, improving the fan experience, and updating amenities. He suggests more natural light, better food options reflective of the state, fresh seating, enhanced fan engagement, and greater emphasis on the Devils’ identity within the venue. Zach Berman wraps up with updates on the show’s schedule and teases upcoming content, including a future analysis of the organization’s direction. He encourages listeners to follow him for more content, expresses nervous anticipation about the Devils’ next matches, and closes with his signature signoff, maintaining a hopeful yet critical outlook on both the team’s performance and organizational leadership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    24 m
  • Cold Shoulder: Luke Hurt, Nemo the New Jersey Devils Hero in Calgary with Alex Chauvancy

    Cold Shoulder: Luke Hurt, Nemo the New Jersey Devils Hero in Calgary with Alex Chauvancy
    Jan 20 2026
    The episode kicks off with Zach Berman humorously lamenting another eventful day for the New Jersey Devils: Simone Nemec netted yet another dramatic overtime winner, while Luke Hughes suffered a shoulder injury—echoing his brother’s history of similar issues. Zach Berman reflects on the Hughes brothers' incredible talent and unfortunate trouble with shoulder injuries, a running theme for the family. Joined by guest Alex Chauvancy, the conversation sets the stage for a recap of the Devils’ recent win in Calgary and anticipation for the upcoming matchup in Edmonton, especially given the team’s ongoing injury woes. As Alex Chauvancy introduces himself and his Devils-centric Substack and podcast, discussion pivots to the long-term impact of Luke Hughes’ injury. Both speakers are puzzled at how such a minor play resulted in a dislocated shoulder and analyze the implications for the team’s defensive lineup. The loss of Hughes could alter trade strategies, cementing Simone Nemec’s place in the lineup and changing the roles of other defenders. Despite the injury cloud, they credit the Devils for securing crucial points in Calgary, especially as the team grapples with inconsistent play and a need for momentum. The conversation shifts to bright spots, particularly rookie Lenni Hameenaho, whose debut provided a welcome spark to the Devils’ forward group. Zach Berman and Alex Chauvancy praise Hameenaho’s confidence, intelligence, and immediate impact—outchancing Calgary while on the ice and energizing his teammates. They also dissect upcoming games on the road trip, identifying winnable contests and the potential challenges posed by Edmonton’s star power. The duo dives into the Devils’ broader problems, notably their struggles with finishing and lack of true scoring talent, pointing to system issues and a mismatched roster as underlying causes. The final segments delve into what it would take to “fix” the Devils. Alex Chauvancy argues that while the roster needs tweaks—such as adding a proven scorer and a puck-moving defenseman—the core of young talent is still promising. They discuss possible trades, who the team could realistically move on defense, and ponder ideal targets for a third-line center to upgrade the forward depth. Ultimately, both agree that the team’s main stars remain worth building around but recommend the front office address roster composition and age to recapture success, closing with some light-hearted anecdotes and optimism for future episodes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    33 m
  • Who's Been Hot & Who's Been Cold For The New Jersey Devils?...Nico Hischer, Jesper Bratt, & Ondrej Palat is Their Best Line

    Who's Been Hot & Who's Been Cold For The New Jersey Devils?...Nico Hischer, Jesper Bratt, & Ondrej Palat is Their Best Line
    Dec 12 2023

    The New Jersey Devils recently finished their western road trip and picked up three wins. While they lost a big game against the Edmonton Oilers, they'll have another challenge on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. During the last five games, some players have been playing well. Whereas, others have been lagging.


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    28 m
  • Chris Tanev Might Be Another Player Available For The New Jersey Devils to Pursue; Dougie Hamilton's Injury Update

    Chris Tanev Might Be Another Player Available For The New Jersey Devils to Pursue; Dougie Hamilton's Injury Update
    Nov 30 2023

    It's already been established that Nikita Zadorov already wants out of the Calgary Flames organization, and Chris Tanev might not be far behind him. It's been rumored that many teams have inquired about the services of the Flames' alternate captain. He's in the final year of his contract and the New Jersey Devils need more defensive depth. Dougie Hamilton might miss the next game due to an upper-body injury, and Samuel Laberge has been called up from Utica.


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    25 m
  • Jack Adams Finalist Lindy Ruff Will Return as Devils Head Coach...What Does His Team Think of Him?

    Jack Adams Finalist Lindy Ruff Will Return as Devils Head Coach...What Does His Team Think of Him?
    May 18 2023

    During his exit interview, general manager Tom Fitzgerald confirmed that his plan is to retain head coach Lindy Ruff. The New Jersey Devils saw a lot of success this season and Ruff deserves a lot of credit, which is why he is a finalist for the Jack Adams Award. Despite facing scrutiny early on in the year, Ruff was able to lead the Devils to a historic season. It seems as though his players have nothing but positive things to say about him. Especially since Ruff is described as an "old-school coach" and is left in charge of such a young team.


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    28 m
  • Should The New Jersey Devils Bring Back Mackenzie Blackwood?...He'll Go Wherever The Best Opportunity is

    Should The New Jersey Devils Bring Back Mackenzie Blackwood?...He'll Go Wherever The Best Opportunity is
    May 17 2023

    Mackenzie Blackwood is set to become a restricted free agent, but he doesn't seem too confident about his future with the New Jersey Devils organization. He'll go wherever the opportunity best presents itself, and that might have to be with a different team. While I don't think Blackwood is a failure, his days as a Devil are probably over. Especially given how much potential Akira Schmid and Vitek Vanecek have showcased.


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    25 m
  • Did The Tampa Bay Lightning Humble The New Jersey Devils During Their Mini-Series Matchup?

    Did The Tampa Bay Lightning Humble The New Jersey Devils During Their Mini-Series Matchup?
    Mar 21 2023
    A recent article was released by James Nichols of The Fourth Period that centered around the New Jersey Devils and their mini-series matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nichols basically described how the Devils had been playing in their more recent outings and that they were essentially "humbled" by the Lightning. While there was a lot of truth within the article, I discussed the issue that might've irked the Devils fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Are The New Jersey Devils Legitimate Contenders to Win The Stanley Cup?; Jack Hughes' Upper-Body Injury Update

    Are The New Jersey Devils Legitimate Contenders to Win The Stanley Cup?; Jack Hughes' Upper-Body Injury Update
    Feb 9 2023

    It was revealed that Jack Hughes left a recent practice early because he was experiencing upper-body soreness. He is now listed as "questionable" for the New Jersey Devils' next game against the Seattle Kraken, but I don't think it's going to be a big deal. At this point of the season, it seems like the Devils have their eyes set on the playoffs. While they're a playoff-caliber team, people are wondering whether or not they could legitimately win the Stanley Cup Finals.

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    23 m