The Devils selected Luke Hughes with the 4th overall pick of the entry draft after losing Nathan Bastian to Seattle expansion two days prior. We talk about the draft class and the possible free agent plans moving forward as the off-season continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Garden State of Hockey- Episode 107: Hughes Part Deux and Bye Bye Bastian

The Devils acquired Ryan Graves in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche and immediately listed him as protected from the Seattle expansion draft. We talk about which Devils Seattle may end up taking and dive deeper into the upcoming entry draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 106: Protecting the New Guys

We're back after an exciting postseason as Tampa Bay emerged as champions once again. We talk about some housekeeping within the organization, the upcoming expansion and entry drafts and shout out some accolades for Ty Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 105: Offseason Decisions, Let's Get Kraken

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before Toronto totally blew it. We talk about some important upcoming dates for the Devils faithful and about the playoff implications from the first round series as they relate to conditional picks that the Devils have received. We then check in on the World Championship of Hockey and talk about some new faces joining the Devils organization as well as a young face leaving it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 104: The Postseason Begins

The Devils had a decent week and run of inconsequential results but the real NHL news was across the Hudson where there was upheaval and criticism of the league office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 103: Some Thoughts About Discipline

The Devils brought their win streak to three games with some satisfying wins over the Philadelphia Flyers as the end of the season rapidly approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 102: Broad Street Got Bullied

A much-needed win against Philadelphia helped to ease some of the pain inflicted by an embarrassing 10-game losing streak between the Penguins and the Rangers. Not only was it 10 straight losses, it was 10 straight losses in brutal fashion and we talk about the root causes that have been plaguing the Devils' play all season long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 101: The Week/Month of Pity

For the 100th episode, Dan and John choose not to acknowledge the embarrassment that was this recent four game set against the Rangers and instead take stock of the state of the team. Who is staying? Who is going to Seattle? Who has a chance to become an important part of this new Devils regime? It's a State of the Garden State of Hockey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 100: The State of the Devils

Travis Zajac and Kyle Palmieri were shipped to Long Island for essentially a few draft picks to chase a Stanley Cup. As such, this Devils team somehow got even younger and they were able to get revenge for their loss on Tuesday with a great effort on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The new era of Devils hockey has been completely ushered in as this is now the kids' team, at least on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 99: Good Luck, Travis and Kyle!

The worst-case scenario against a single opponent came to fruition, as the same mistakes that have plagued the Devils throughout the season against Washington again proved costly in both contests against the Capitals this weekend. While one was at least an overtime loss, each game was more frustrating than the last and the only silver lining is that they no longer have to play against this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 98: Winless Against Washington

The Devils got another point against Boston but they could have had two and the power play was a big reason their momentum was slowed significantly. At this point, it almost feels like it would be better for them to decline penalties but with Washington looming yet again, they need to figure this out one way or another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 97: Throw the Power Play into the Sun

The Devils continued to get results in line with trends against these opponents in Washington and Boston, dropping a lifeless one to Washington before sucking the life out of Boston with a big effort from MacKenzie Blackwood's toe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 96: Business as Usual

The Devils all but dominated Philadelphia for 50 straight minutes before hanging on for a late win and blew a tied game late against Washington. The process looks like it is getting to be more consistent as the Devils continue to re-find their legs post-COVID. They managed to capitalize against a reeling Philadelphia team and could not retain their game state for more than two minutes after scoring against Washington as the Capitals continue to vex the Devils through five games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 95: Close Calls and Non-Calls

The Devils were on opposite sides of two hard-fought games this weekend as they split the matinee back-to-back against the Penguins. A poor showing on special teams during Saturday's game was upstaged by Bratt's successful overtime wraparound on Sunday to earn the Devils three wins out of four games this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 94: Bratt Gets the Split

The home futility finally came to an end as the Devils won games against the lowly Sabres and the not-so-lowly Penguins for their first wins in front of home fans in attendance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden State of Hockey- Episode 93: A Relieving Week

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