Staying At 12: Should the New Jersey Devils Keep or Trade their First Round Pick
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Staying At 12: Should the New Jersey Devils Keep or Trade their First Round Pick

The episode, hosted by Zach Berman, centers on the New Jersey Devils' position in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft after not moving up in the lottery and remaining with the 12th overall pick. Zach Berman expresses frustration at the Devils’ frequent absence from playoff contention and the team’s repeated reliance on the draft lottery for hope, marking this as their 11th lottery appearance in 14 seasons since the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals. He notes that while the lottery didn’t yield a major setback, as with the Vancouver Canucks, it is still disappointing for fans who want to see progress.

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around whether the Devils should keep or trade their 12th overall pick. Zach Berman leans toward keeping the pick, citing the team’s relatively weak prospect pool (ranked 22nd out of 32 by The Athletic) despite years of high draft picks. He argues that building up a pipeline of young, cheap talent is essential both for cap flexibility and for maintaining a steady influx of talent, which could sustainably support the Devils’ long-term competitiveness.

However, Zach Berman acknowledges the arguments in favor of trading the pick, especially if it could bring in an established top-six winger—a critical need for the roster since the departure of Tyler Toffoli. He speculates about the trade market, mentioning names like Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas


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