Good Old-Fashioned Tank-Off? Is Today's New Jersey Devils @ St Louis Blues Game a MUST LOSE for NJ?

Good Old-Fashioned Tank-Off? Is Today's New Jersey Devils @ St Louis Blues Game a MUST LOSE for NJ?

In this episode, Zach Berman dives into the dire state of the New Jersey Devils’ season, focusing on their matchup against the St. Louis Blues—a game he boldly declares the Devils "should lose" if they’re thinking about their future. The focus of the episode quickly shifts from playoffs (no longer a realistic goal) to tanking for a higher draft pick. Zach Berman compares both teams’ struggles, highlighting the Devils’ dismal recent record and the similarities between them and the lowly Blues, both suffering from horrible goaltending, underperforming stars, and front office uncertainty.

The episode emphasizes just how far the Devils have fallen this season. Zach Berman recounts preseason skepticism and laments that the team is not just a disappointment, but one of the league’s absolute worst; they rank at the very bottom of key statistical categories, including five-on-five scoring and goal share. There’s a candid conversation about the inevitability of change, ranging from likely departures at the trade deadline to the potential firing of GM Tom Fitzgerald, a scenario called for by many in Devils media circles.

Beyond the organization’s structural issues, Zach Berman points out specific player struggles. He discusses Timo Meier’s drop in effectiveness under coach Sheldon Keefe, who, according to Zach Berman, has made questionable tactical choices that have neutralized the Devils’ top talents. The theme is clear: the team lacks direction, both behind the bench and in the front office, and fans ought to root for losses to maximize lottery odds and force meaningful change.

Looking ahead, Zach Berman highlights upcoming "tank games" against other struggling teams, underscoring that continued losing might be the most constructive path for the franchise right now. He admits the frustration of rooting against his own team but argues that, with elite draft prospects on the horizon, enduring short-term pain could set up long-term gain—provided the right decisions are made at the top. The episode closes with the promise of more frank analysis to come, regardless of how painful the Devils’ season gets.


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