Lose For Hughes: A New Jersey Devils Podcast

In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we discuss NJ’s dismantling of the Rangers, followed up by a disappointing effort against the Capitals, and a great bounce back against Colorado. Rather than recapping the individual games, we discuss trends we have noticed in the first 9 games of the season and what changes we have noticed in the most recent 4 games where NJ has won 3 of them, including line and lineup changes, individual performances, and defensive pairings. We then move onto a short discussion on which NJ prospects have performed well in the early stages of the season and then wrapping up with a discussion on Dylan Larkin adding NJ to his list of teams he would accept a trade to, including a potential package for Larkin, the fit on this team, and the Quinn Hughes of it all. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content. You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we recap games three through six of the New Jersey Devils’ season, discussing NJ’s powerplay explosion over Vancouver, a flat effort against Ottawa, and a thrilling OT win over Detroit. We highlight NJ’s continued phenomenal 5-on-5 play, but their frustrating lack of scoring. However, we discuss the new line changes, including moving Gritsyuk up to the first line and Mantha down to the third and why those changes could produce more results. Additionally, we discuss the deployment of the defense, and why the coaching staff should consider differing defensive pairs based on certain situations. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content. You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we recap the first three games of the New Jersey Devils’ season, highlighting the superb early-season performances of Luke Hughes and Luke Evangelista. We then turn to some of the early-season lowlights, including shaky defensive play, a lack of finishing, and questionable coaching decisions. We discuss everything from player deployment and defensive structure to breakouts and other areas that have raised concerns through the first three games. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content. You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we move on to Part 4 of our 2026–27 New Jersey Devils season preview, focusing on the much-improved forward group heading into the new season. Before diving into the forwards, we discuss Seamus Casey’s recent injury and the Devils’ latest waiver claim, goaltender Remi Poirier, who is officially on New Jersey’s opening-night roster. From there, we compare last year’s opening-night forward group to this year’s, highlighting the significant depth and skill the Devils have added. We then take a closer look at several individual players and storylines, including questions surrounding Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer, Amadeus Lombardi getting a legitimate opportunity, Anthony Mantha’s chance to play alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes’ health, and much more. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content! You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we move onto Part 3 of our 2026-27 New Jersey Devils season preview, discussing NJ’s goaltending tandem and defense for this season. We break down the three-headed monster tandem of Daws, Allen, and Rittich that NJ will evidently be rolling out this year and discuss what might materialize from that interesting tandem. From there, we move onto the defense and highlight the importance of Luke Hughes, Jonathan Kovacevic’s injury worries, and debate who should be the 6th defenseman should Kovacevic miss an extended period of time. We talk about Seamus Casey, Declan Chisholm, and more! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content! You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we continue our annual tradition with Part 2 of our 2026-27 New Jersey Devils season preview. Before diving into the Eastern Conference, we discuss the breaking news out of New Jersey that Bryan McCabe - along with another unnamed Florida Panthers front-office member - will be joining the Devils’ front office staff for the upcoming season. We break down McCabe’s role with the Panthers and what his addition could mean for the Devils moving forward. From there, we continue our theme of additions and subtractions, turning our attention to the other Metropolitan Division teams and the Eastern Conference as a whole. We examine the key player personnel changes across the East and discuss how the Devils stack up within the division and conference - from Carolina’s continued dominance to some unexpected teams that could make the playoff race more challenging for New Jersey. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content! You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we begin our annual tradition with our 2026-2027 NJ Devils season preview. We are going to expand it out this year and dive deeper into the different factors that might impact the Devils chance at the playoffs. We start by looking at internal changes made by the Devils Ownership and Front Office. We discuss the philosophical shift brought upon by new GM Sunny Mehta & discuss our thoughts on the changes made. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content. You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

In this episode of the Lose for Hughes podcast, the guys give their initial reactions to the Devils' trade for Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators. The guys give their take on how he fits into the roster, what this means for the rest of the team, and how Sunny Mehta has impressed us this offseason. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content. You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, the guys take their mark and give their hot takes and award predictions for the upcoming NHL season. The guys give increasingly hot takes on players and teams for the 2026-27 NHL season. See which hot takes you agree with and which ones you think the guys were outrageous.  If you enjoyed the episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content. You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we tier rank the offseason of every Eastern Conference team, breaking down each club's additions, departures, contract extensions, front office moves, and more to determine who had the best (and worst) summers. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content. You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.