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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!