FFSN Devils: A New Jersey Devils Podcast

Our Devils movie project gets underway as we look back at 2003 and appreciate the lineups, the gameplay, the broadcast and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

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

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

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

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 episo...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Learn more...

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...