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Devils Puck Luck Podcast
by Devils Puck Luck
Join Adam Armbrecht and Danny McDonough as they cover the ascension of YOUR New Jersey Devils! Danny is a 20-year season ticket holder with the Devils and has been there for all of the greatest moments in Devils history. His fandom is unmatched and paired with passionate insight around the game. Adam Armbrecht works in sports media covering the Brooklyn Nets for the Locked On Network for the past four season and also anchors the One Giant Podcast covering the New York Giants. A fan at heart Adam balances analysis, humor and heart while covering the New York/New Jersey sports landscape.
Episodes
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Jack Hughes Clears 100 Career Goals On Perfect Hat-Trick Performance!
Jack Hughes makes it all look so easy! Combined with solid performances from Jesper Bratt and the overall team - Jack continue to reset the narrative on Saturday night, leading the Devils to a 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets in Columbus. Winners of eight out of their last ten, the DPL hosts look at...
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Timo Meier Needs To Step Up! Devils Host The Bruins At The Rock
The guys talk game preview as the Bruins come to town, with Adam spotlighting the Devils league best Power Play against the Bruins top shelf Penalty Kill. Beyond the Special Teams play, and notable key defenseman, the guys discuss Timo Meier, who has been underwhelming thus far for New Jersey. A...
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The Hughes brothers unite! Postgame Takeaways as Vitek Vanecek struggles again despite 6-5 win.
The Brother's Hughes did not disappoint. While it took Quinn a bit longer, in the end all three siblings, sharing the NHL ice together for the first time, succeeded on the Tuesday Night game. The Devils provided a explosive four goal first period, but in true 2023 fashion found themselves tied…
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Vitek Vanecek Has Played Himself Out Of A Starting Job
The guys look at the poor play of Vitek Vanecek, and why Akira Schmid needs to given a chance in the starting role. Fans seem to want to go after Lindy Ruff, which brings the question, what game are we watching? With stability coming to the defense, and Nico Hischier guiding the squad back on...
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Devils Trade Tyce Thompson, add system fit in Arnaud Durandeau
Follow the show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NJDevilsPL https://twitter.com/dannytheface https://twitter.com/AdamArmbrecht Listen Here! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FqHlwolFIY2xcmjjzYNwj?si=8a8fd19c6630431f Anchor: https://anchor.fm/adam-armbrecht3 Learn more about your ad choices....
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Could Goaltending Sink Devils Early Season?
The guys look back at tthe Rangers loss, and what went wrong late. Jack Hughes is back, but the Devils will now be without the steadying presence of Timo Meier. In a rocky start to the 2023 season, the next six games represent, on paper, a stretch where New Jersey can get a few wins under their...
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Do The Devils Need A New Style Of Play Without Jack Hughes?
The guys look at the sustainability of the Devils offense without Jack Hughes. The loss of Nico Hischier may actually be amplified now as well, as his stead board play has proven critical to consistency in the offensive zone. Follow the show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NJDevilsPL...
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Will Dawson Mercer Find His Game?
The guys discuss the Devils early season through the prism of the in house Draft Battle. No surprise Adam dominated, but as Danny poses the Dawson mercer question - the guys go inside some key statistical numbers to breakdown where Mercer and the Devils have seen production. Learn more about your...
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Jack Hughes Set To Make History This Year As Devils Take On Capitols Following 5-2 Win In Montreal
The guys break down the Devils 5-2 win in Montreal, and preview the Wednesday Night Tilt With The Capitols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Despite Dynamic Top Line Play From Jesper Bratt And Jack Hughes, Devils Drop Disjointed Game At Home
For the second straight game Jack Hughes and the high flying offense looked great... once they got going. On a back-to-back opening the season, the Devils struggled to find there offensive rhythm, and even with Akira Schmid playing excellent - found themselves down 2-0 in the second period. A...
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Vitek Vanecek Saves the Devils Early, Jack Hughes Lights The Lamp Twice In Opening Night Win
Jack Hughes came to play at the Rock on opening night! While it ttook the Devils 20 minutes to find their rhythm but showed off many of the attributes we expect to carry them through a long 82-game season. Beyond Jack Hughes speed, puck handling and clinical finishing, there was Vitek Vanecek…
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Akira Schmid Puts On Shutout Performance as Devils Wrap Up Preseason Against The Islanders
Adam Armbrecht looks at Luke Hughes and the Devils final preseason game. It was a young display in the last tune-up as Simon Nemec, Tyce Thompson and the young prospects for New Jersey saw plenty of ice-time. Simon Nemec showed off exactly why he has a bright future, picking up his second goal of...
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Devils Continue Strong Preseason Run with 5-2 Win Over Rangers, Simon Nocek Finding HIs Role
Jack Hughes scores, Luke Hughes scores, Jesper Bratt scores. Need we say more? The Devils have taken a weakness in their Power Play performance and seemingly turned it into a potential top NHL strength. Adam highlights the confident and deliberate nature of the Special Teams for New Jersey on…
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Could Lindy Ruff put Simon Nemec as a healthy Defensive scratch to start the NHL season?
Should Simon Nemec watch from the bench, or get reps in the AHL? Thatt is the debate between Danny and Adam. They look at the play of Smith and Miller and disagree on where the best value should be for Simon Nemec. On Offense, camp has shown exactly why Curtis Lazar was picked up last season, a...
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Jack and Luke Hughes ready to unlock Power Play, as New Jersey Devils refine their top line talents
Jack and Luke Hughes showcased every bit of their sibling connection on the Devils Power Play against the Rangers. It has the guys very excited about a 2022 weakness becoming a very dangerous weapon in 2023. Adam looks to be proven right at the moment, predicting Alexander Holtz would start on…
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Alexander Holtz ready for lead role as youth shines for New Jersey Devils in split-squad games
Alexander Holtz put together the two-way performance fans needed to see in the pre-season opener. For a player very much under the microscope the Devils young offensive talent looks poised to emerge as a key figure this season. Tyce Thompson and Santeri Hatakka also showcased the Devils AHL…
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Can Greaem Clarke and Alexander Holtz Be The Next Young Offensive Wave For Devils?
The guys discuss the track for AHL prospect Greaem Clarke to emerge as an NHL contributor. The path forward is a bit more congested with not only plenty of Offensive talent on board, but also a talented Defensive core that could occupy Power Play roles as well. Follow the show: Twitter:...
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Simon Nemec: Ready For Devils Opening Day Roster Spot?
The guys discuss thee offseason performance for Simon Nemec, if training camp can thrust hi further into the NHL roster discussion, and where he would fit in on the Devils team as a strong two-way player. Follow the show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NJDevilsPL https://twitter.com/dannytheface...
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Timo Meier Career Year Incoming? Why The Devils Star Winger Could Feast In 2023
The guys take a look at the Offense for the New Jersey Devils and specifically Timo Meier. Yes, expectations are high, but is a career year possible? The guys discuss which line Timo could or should play on, how his phyiscal role could impact the box score, and wether or not the Hockey Podcast...
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Will the Devils miss Ryan Graves and did Vitek Vanecek lose his starting job in the NHL Playoffs?
Replacing gRyan Graves and Damon Severson have two straight forward answers: Kevin Bahl and Luke Hughes. The question becomes who is best to serve on the second pairing with John Marino? Stylistically, the Devils could create a dominant defense combination with Bahl and Marino, or give Luke…
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Can Devils Alexander Holtz soften the Tomas Tatar to Penguins rumors with fast start to NHL season?
This is on the list of offseason fears for Devils fans - Tomas Tatar, veteran NHL Wing, rumored to possibly join the Pittsburgh Penguins. Having already discussed how DPL things the Penguins have a bounce-back year, adding Tatar would certainly sting the fan base. Making the pain all but…
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When Jack Hughes and the Devils beat the New York Rangers, a new era of Metro division hockey began.
The guys welcome in Jimmy Fanizzi, host of "From the Blue Seats" to discuss the somewhat different directions the Devils and Rangers franchises are heading. Make no mistake, the New York Rangers are still very much focused on deep playoff runs and a Stanley Cup, but when the young New Jersey…
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Does Draft Kings see Jack Hughes leading the New Jersey Devils to a Metro Division Title?
The Metro Division is poised to be a battle ground in the upcoming season. Adam and Danny look at the division from the ground up and how some veteran squads will stack up. Both agree that the Penguins are an older, but still talented roster. Can they shake up the hierarchy with the Islanders and...
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New Jersey Devils Draft Battle: Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt headline the ultimate host challenge! EP19 S1
Hosts Adam Armbrecht and Danny McDonough put the New Jersey Devils depth to the ultimate test - a head to head host battle to construct a dominant Devils roster. The guys go pick for pick, with Jack Hughes the crown jewel but plenty of talent on the offensive and defensive fronts. Adam spends the...
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Luke Hughes, Timo Meier lead 2023 breakout candidates for New Jersey Devils EP18 S1
Luke Hughes got a small taste of the NHL in a big way, joining the post-season roster for New Jersey this past year. Than has Adam already setting a high bar for the young Defenseman, who he believes can be a 60 point scorer in his first full season. This leads to a natural discussion of pairings...
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Expectations rising: Kevin Bahl returns to New Jersey Devils on two-year deal: EP17 S1
Kevin Bahl had his ups and downs across the 2022-23 season for the New Jersey Devils, but as is the case with many young players, he sees it as the growth process early in his career. The 2year deal $1.05AAV represents another smart contract from GM Tom Fitzgerald who continues to strike the…
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Devils youth providing long-term foundation
Seamus Casey has been quietly developing for the New Jersey Devils, and is pushing for an opportunity at the NHL level. Adam and Danny discuss how the Devils advanced timeline has afforded them an overflow of young talent, and what that can mean in the seasons ahead. --- Send in a voice message:...
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Should NHL introduce an in-eason tournament?
The Devils will also head to Buffalo in September for the Prospect Challenge which gets the guys discussing how the game can continue to grow with the fanbase, including the possibility of an in-season tournament. --- Send in a voice message:...
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Is the NHL over-hyping the Devils?
Finally with NHL media starting to ratchet up season expectations Adam and Danny look at if the new found spotlight could be a bit too bright for the young and still growing core of the New Jersey Devils --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adam-armbrecht3/message...
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NHL Prospect Challenge, Seamus Casey, and if expectations are too high for the New Jersey Devils?
Seamus Casey has been quietly developing for the New Jersey Devils, and is pushing for an opportunity at the NHL level. Adam and Danny discuss how the Devils advanced timeline has afforded them an overflow of young talent, and what that can mean in the seasons ahead. The Devils will also head to...
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Devils excellent offseason continues! How does the Colin Miller trade impact the roster?
GM Fitzgerald continues his offseason of success and the guys are in to break down the recent wave of moves. First, the Devils sent a 2025 fifth rounder to Dallas for Defenseman Colin Miller. Another move for veteran experience and consistency, Miller offers a safety net among with Smith and Luke...
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Breaking News: New Jersey Devils trade for Tyler Toffoli from Calgary Flames!
The New Jersey Devils have been very busy this offseason, and as the Draft approaches GM Tom Fitzgerald went ahead and made a move for a veteran Wing in Tyler Toffoli. Sending a third round pick in the 2023 Draft along with impeding Free Agent Yegor Sharangovich back to Calgary, the Devils add...
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Breaking News: Timo Meier resigns on 8/$70.4m contract extension
New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fittzgerald continues his busy offseason, this time returning the mid-season acquisition in veteran Wing Timo Meier. Adam discusses the contract, why this felt like a matter of "when" not "if" and how expectations for Meier will elevate heading into his first full season…
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Devils Sign Jesper Bratt Long-Term as Timo Meier Heads to Arbitration
The guys are in talking New Jersey Devils as the offseason officially gets underway. After the Devils negotiated just the second sign-and-trade in NHL history, the front office wasted no time retaining one of their young core, re-signing Jesper Bratt to an 8/$63m contract. The descending money...
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Devils Sign Jesper Bratt Long-Term as Timo Meier Heads to Arbitration
The guys are in talking New Jersey Devils as the offseason officially gets underway. After the Devils negotiated just the second sign-and-trade in NHL history, the front office wasted no time retaining one of their young core, re-signing Jesper Bratt to an 8/$63m contract. The descending money...
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Vitek Vanecek leads New Devils in critical home victory over rival New York Rangers
Adam and Danny hop on for an instant reaction to the biggest win of the season for the New Jersey Devils! Following a disappointing result against the New York Islanders, the Devils bounced with a performance that reminded the fanbase just how dangerous they can be. The Devils played physical,...
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Is Jack Hughes ready to break out of or fall further into a late season slump for the New Jersey Devils?
Cross-over podcast with Justin from thee Devil's Fanatics Podcast as Danny and Adam discuss the latest game for the Devils and the pure fan emotion Justin brings to social media. The Devils lost a heartbreaker in OT against the Wild in which Jack Hughes had a chance to play the hero, but ended up...
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Jesper Bratt and Devils comeback win over the Lighting can get New Jersey on point for NHL playoffs
Adam and Danny discuss how the early struggles against the Tampa Bay Lightning had all the right energy for a comeback win. For a team that seems to be on a game to game flow of big moments and inconsistent lapses, Sunday they remained locked in though the early deficit. Coach Ruff continues to...
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Neil Villapiano from Devils State of Mind talks past, present and future of the New Jersey Devils
Danny and Adam welcome in a long standing member of thee Devils community Neil Villapiano to talk about the current run of the New Jersey Devils. After a walk down memory lane of favorite players from the past, the guys dive in on this season. They discuss how expectations shifted with the...
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Timo Meier scores in debut, Devils win in OT and look to build chemistry in new lineups
Devils Puck Luck goes LIVE! As Timo Meier scores in debut but Devils lose, how long will it take to gel? Adam and Danny discuss the excitement of Timo Meier making his debut as the Devils for the OT win over the Arizona Coyotes. Danny highlights the areas where Timo was timid, and some stats on…
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New Jersey adds to Timo Meier trade with Curtis Lazar at the NHL trade deadline.
The Devils made a move to bolster their depth following the Timo Meier trade, this time adding Curtis Lazar who could shake up the lines once on board. Adam and Danny look around the NHL at teams that made big moves at the deadline, set the table for the Vegas Knights while peaking back at 4th...
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Timo Meier is a New Jersey Devil! What the home-run deal means ahead of NHL trade deadline
The New Jersey Devils made the move fans had been waiting for, acquiring Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks! This move will obviously have a major impact in the short-term for thee playoff roster but Adam Armbrecht and Danny McDonough discuss the future for Timo in New Jersey as well. They…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Adam Armbrecht and Danny McDonough as they cover the ascension of YOUR New Jersey Devils! Danny is a 20-year season ticket holder with the Devils and has been there for all of the greatest moments in Devils history. His fandom is unmatched and paired with passionate insight around the game. Adam Armbrecht works in sports media covering the Brooklyn Nets for the Locked On Network for the past four season and also anchors the One Giant Podcast covering the New York Giants. A fan at heart Adam balances analysis, humor and heart while covering the New York/New Jersey sports landscape.
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