Devils' Advocates

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 first half of the episode by outlining the Devils for the upcoming 2026-27 season, from the off-season Sunny Mehta has had to regression candidates to problems still ailing the team. From there, JP and Jake pick Dimitri’s brain about analytics and their usage, and the balance between them and the eye test. Be sure to check out the Hockey PDOcast on Patreon , YouTube , and all other platforms! And, of course, listen to the Devils’ Advocates Podcast on your favorite platforms below: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Devils’ Advocates is a completely free-of-charge publication. Put in your email below and press “subscribe” to receive updates when new posts become available. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 by breaking down the biggest parts of Sunny Mehta’s press tour before segueing into a recent draft-day trade reveal. From there, they chat about Dan MacKinnon’s departure to the Minnesota Wild before capping the episode off with everyone’s favorite topic: Quinn Hughes. Make sure to subscribe or follow the Devils’ Advocates podcast on your streaming platform of choice to stay up to date with the latest happenings of the New Jersey Devils, including more exciting guest appearances! Listen to the Devils’ Advocates Podcast on your favorite platforms below: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Devils’ Advocates is a completely free-of-charge publication. Put in your email below and press “subscribe” to receive updates when new posts become available. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 on the Devils’ moves under Sunny Mehta before shifting gears into the mental side of hockey. After an extended discussion there, they chat about Daneyko’s life since retiring from the game and becoming a broadcaster. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 coaching staff, schedule drop, and updates on Quinn Hughes. Make sure to subscribe or follow the Devils’ Advocates podcast on your streaming platform of choice to stay up to date with the latest happenings of the New Jersey Devils, including exciting guest appearances! Listen to the Devils’ Advocates Podcast on your favorite platforms below: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 before diving into the implications of all of Sunny Mehta’s moves. Make sure to subscribe or follow the Devils’ Advocates podcast on your streaming platform of choice to stay up to date with the latest happenings of the New Jersey Devils, including exciting guest appearances! Listen to the Devils’ Advocates Podcast on your favorite platforms below: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 episode talking about JP’s spar with Michael Russo of The Athletic. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 the organization. Make sure to subscribe or follow the Devils’ Advocates podcast on your streaming platform of choice to stay up to date with the latest happenings of the New Jersey Devils, including exciting guest appearances! Listen to the Devils’ Advocates Podcast on your favorite platforms below: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Devils’ Advocates is a completely free-of-charge publication. Put in your email below and press “subscribe” to receive updates when new posts become available. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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/subscribe

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 to talk about Jack Hughes’ excellent showing against the Blackhawks, and have takes on the Rangers that surely won’t age poorly… Make sure to subscribe or follow the Devils’ Advocates podcast on your streaming platform of choice to stay up to date with the latest happenings of the New Jersey Devils, including exciting guest appearances! Listen to the Devils’ Advocates Podcast on your favorite platforms below: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Devils’ Advocates is a completely free-of-charge publication. Put in your email below and press “subscribe” to receive updates when new posts become available. Get full access to Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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 Devils' Advocates at njdevilsadvocates.substack.com/subscribe

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