Devils' Advocates

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 Markstrom is gone and David Rittich is in. From there, they discuss the extensions given to Nico Hischier and Arseny Gritsyuk and a myriad of minor signings before chatting about the Barrett Hayton offer sheet. They wrap up the epis...

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 Hughes, they’ve got it covered. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 keep the pick. Prior to that, they discuss recent happenings over the last week, including breakthroughs on Nico Hischier’s contract talks, trade rumors about Jacob Markstrom and Simon Nemec, and Jeremy Colliton’s departure from t...

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 implications of the Dylan Larkin trade request. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 surrounding Simon Nemec. From there, they wrap up the episode by chatting about Quinn Hughes' press conference in Minnesota and what it might mean for the Devils. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/su...

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 possibilities of trade targets with the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NHL entry draft. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 good while about the Devils' exit interviews and locker room cleanout. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 as some other pressing storylines from the last week of the season. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 replacements and why they might be a good fit. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 Chicago Blackhawks. Within the conversation about the Hurricanes loss, the duo chat about the perennial lack of success against them and dissect why that might be, from a system to roster construction standpoint. Of course, they have...

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, a new ideology of goaltending statistics, and much, much more. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 debacle. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

In another weekly episode of the Devils’ Advocates podcast, JP Gambatese and Jake McDonald get together to chat about the latest four-game slate for the New Jersey Devils before diving right in to their absent trade deadline. They discuss the implications of no moves being made, what the future may hold for certain players, and what this means for the Devils’ overall outlook. Get full access to De...

JP and Jake are back with the trade deadline special, where they discuss the New Jersey Devils’ potential trade candidates and throw out some mock trades. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

JP and Jake get together to chat about Jack Hughes’ Olympic success and his post-Olympic press run before delving into the Devils’ never-ending struggles. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

In another weekly episode of the Devils’ Advocates podcast, JP and Jake discuss the Devils’ Olympians’ strong outings in Milan before diving into why they have not had the same success in New Jersey. From there, they talk shop about the Devils’ puck-moving woes from the defense corps and the current rumor mill surrounding the team’s potential trade chips. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at nj...

JP is joined by ex-NHLer and current NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp to discuss the current happenings of the Devils, from the Jack Hughes injury debacle, locker room dynamics within the context of a disappointing season, the Devils' offensive woes, and what the next steps should be in New Jersey. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

JP and Jake discuss the Nick Bjugstad acquisition and the rumored Cody Glass move before talking about Tom Fitzgerald’s overall tenure in New Jersey. From there, the two speak about Jack Hughes’ injury and Olympic availability, the last week of games, and playoff chances prior to the break. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

JP and Jake discuss the Ondrej Palat trade before deep-diving the playoff picture in the East. From there, they get into the immediate impact of Lenni Hämeenaho and Arseny Gritsyuk, the implications of Jack Hughes’ presumably short-term injury, and the upcoming slate of games. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

JP and Jake discuss the implications of Luke Hughes’ injury, from Dougie Hamilton to Simon Nemec, before diving into whether or not Nemec is a tradable asset. From there, they quickly recap the last week of games and go in-depth about the Devils’ new-look lines. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

JP and Jake get together to talk shop about the Dougie Hamilton and Ondrej Palat rumors, briefly recap the last week of games, and have a big-picture discussion on roster building and identity. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

JP and Jake reignite the Devils’ Advocates Podcast by jumping right into the last week of games, the Luke Hughes situation, team finishing, and more! Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon joins me to chat about his play this season, his partners, mental preparation for his role, and much more! Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

Ex-Devils captain and current MSG Analyst Bryce Salvador joins me to talk shop about the current afairs regarding the New Jersey devils. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe