
Zach Berman opened the episode by acknowledging the season as one of the most disappointing in New Jersey Devils franchise history, characterized by both rare moments of happiness and several infuriating lows. He began with an overview of current league playoff matchups, reflecting on which teams Devils fans might root for in the absence of their own team and voicing frustration that it “should have been us” advancing, as the Devils struggled mightily this year—including being swept by the Philadelphia Flyers. Transitioning into the season’s high points, Zach Berman identified Jack Hughes’ golden goal for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the proudest moment for Devils fans—a singular highlight that did not occur in an NHL game. Other top moments included the Devils’ early eight-game win streak, Simon Nemec’s hat trick against Chicago, Jack Hughes’ dominant game against the Rangers, and the firing of GM Tom Fitzgerald, which was largely seen as a much needed sign of change. Z...