Devils' Advocates

On the Beginning of Rookie Camp & the NHL Player Media Tour

In another episode of the Devils’ Advocates Podcast, JP and Jake chat about the start of the New Jersey Devils’ rookie camp and break down the best players from the first

On the Fit & Roster Implications of Luke Evangelista

In another episode of the Devils’ Advocates Podcast, JP and Jake begin by briefly discussing Sunny Mehta’s recent appearance on Spittin’ Chiclets before getting into the

Devils Season Preview ft. Dimitri Filipovic

After a couple-of-week-long hiatus, the Devils’ Advocates Podcast is back, with special guest Dimitri Filipovic (The Hockey PDOcast) joining JP and Jake. The trio begin

The Dead of Summer

In another weekly episode of the Devils’ Advocates Podcast, JP and Jake chat about the latest surrounding the New Jersey Devils in a quiet part of the summer. They begin

An Evening with Ken Daneyko

In a special episode of the Devils’ Advocates Podcast, Mr. Devil himself, Ken Daneyko, joins JP and Jake for an hour-and-a-half-long interview. The conversation focuses o

On the Devils’ Deep Top Nine and Their New-Look Coaching Staff

In another episode of the Devils’ Advocates Podcast, JP and Jake spend the first half of the episode chatting about the Anthony Mantha signing before delving into the coa

A Whole Lot of Nothin’

In another episode of the Devils’ Advocates Podcast, JP and Jake delve into the Devils’ overall offseason, starting with the only brief bit of news in the last week befor

On Another Busy Week for the Devils & Journalistic Integrity

In another weekly episode of the Devils’ Advocates Podcast, JP and Jake recap another busy week for the New Jersey Devils, starting with the goalie room now that Jacob Ma

On a Busy Offseason: Trades, the Draft, Free Agency, and More

JP and Jake tackle what was surely the busiest week or so of the Devils’ offseason. Between the draft, three trades, free agency, Nico Hischier’s extension, and Quinn Hug

Devils’ Draft Special

In another weekly episode of the Devils’ Advocates Podcast, JP and Jake return to talk shop about appealing options for the Devils’ 12th overall selection, assuming they

On Gritsyuk's Asking Price, Silayev's ELC, and Dylan Larkin

JP and Jake host another weekly episode of the Devils' Advocates Podcast, chatting about Arseny Gritsyuk's rumored interest in staying, Anton Silayev's ELC, and the impli

On Simon Nemec, Quinn Hughes, and the Devils' Coaching Staff

JP and Jake take some time to discuss the changes to the New Jersey Devils' coaching staff -- who is staying and who has departed -- before jumping into the rumors surrou

Exploring Trade Targets with the 12th Overall Pick

After a very short hiatus, JP and Jake are back to talk about the recent handful of front office moves made by the New Jersey Devils before delving in to the endless poss

Ignoring the Short-Term Results for Long-Term Benefit

In the latest Devils' Advocates Podcast, JP and Jake chat about takeaways from Sunny Mehta's introductory press conference and project what the Devils' future holds.

It's Always Sunny in Newark

JP and Jake get amped up about the Sunny Mehta hire, diving into what makes him such an appealing candidate and what may be on his to-do list. From there, they chat for a

Who Will Be the Next GM of the Devils?

JP and Jake come together for another weekly episode of the Devils' Advocates Podcast, where they chat in-depth about the ongoing GM search for the organization as well a

Reflecting on Tom Fitzgerald's Tenure in New Jersey

Devils' GM Tom Fitzgerald was fired yesterday, so JP and Jake take some time to reflect on his tenure as a whole -- good and bad -- before diving into some potential repl

Dissecting the Hurricanes Problem

In another weekly episode of the Devils’ Advocates Podcast, JP Gambatese and Jake McDonald discuss the Devils’ recent back-to-back against the Carolina Hurricanes and Chi

On Defensive Body Language, New Injuries, and Goalie Statistics

JP and Jake get together to discuss the most recent slate of Devils games, the higher-octane game they’ve been playing, Simon Nemec’s defensive body language and hustle,

The Dog Days

JP and Jake chat about the recent state of Devils games, from their bettered process and performances to Jack Hughes‘ mid-game frustrations to the Hall of Fame puck debac