Lose For Hughes: A New Jersey Devils Podcast

Here on the Lose for Hughes podcast, three friends talk, discuss, and debate the current state of the New Jersey Devils and other happenings around the NHL. We are here to entertain fellow Devils fans and have fun discussions about the team we all grew up loving. The Pod is hosted by Finn Smith, Evan Krishnamurthy, and Petey Buontempo. If you enjoy our stuff and want to keep up to date with our postings, please give us a follow on Twitter @loseforhughes.

Lose For Hughes: A New Jersey Devils Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Lose4HughesPod, with 86 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lose4HughesPod hosts Lose For Hughes: A New Jersey Devils Podcast, a sports show with 86 episodes published.

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  Lose for Hughes Podcast: Episode 80 " Western Conference Offseason Tier List"

  Aug 17, 20261h 50m

  In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we tier rank the offseason of every Eastern Conference team, breaking down each club's additions, departures, contract extensions, front office moves, and more to determine who had the best (and worst) summers. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content. You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

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  Lose for Hughes Podcast: Episode 79 "Breakout Candidates for the 2026-2027 NHL Season"

  Aug 9, 202657 min

  In this episode of the Lose For Hughes Podcast, we discuss our favorite breakout candidates for the 2026-2027 NHL season. Breakout candidates can be classified as rookies (though we tried to stay away from them) or young players that have received new contracts, have good underlying numbers, and/or are in better situations to significantly increase their production. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to our NEW YouTube channel, Lose for Hughes, for even more Devils and NHL content. You can also follow us on Twitter/X @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes and everything happening in Devils Land.

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  Lose for Hughes Podcast: Episode 77 "Taking a Dip into the Prospect Pool"

  Jul 30, 20261h 11m

  In this episode of the Lose For Hughes Podcast, we discuss the overall state of the Devils prospect pipeline, ranging from the notable picks in the most recent class to familiar names that have been in the system for quite some time. Be sure to have our Twitter notifications on as we will soon release our 2026-2027 NJ Devils Prospect Pyramid! If you enjoy, please consider liking and commenting. SUBSCRIBE to our NEW YouTube channel Lose for Hughes for even MORE CONTENT. Follow us on Twitter @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes & happenings in Devil's Land.

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  Lose for Hughes Podcast: Episode 76 "The Gang Goes Shopping"

  Jul 16, 202648 min

  In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we discuss the Devils signing top remaining free agent Anthony Mantha to a two year deal - how NJ was able to get him on a cheap deal + where he will fit in the lineup. We also discuss the slew of coaching hires made by the Devils including new Director of Goaltending, Leo Luongo (yes, the brother of Roberto), Associate Coach Ted Donato, the highly decorated NCAA coach for Harvard University, Associate Coach AJ MacLean, who had worked alongside with Sheldon Keefe for years in the AHL and OHL, and Dan Stewart, the new goaltending coach taking over for the incumbent Dave Rogalski. If you enjoy, please consider liking and commenting. SUBSCRIBE to our NEW YouTube channel Lose for Hughes for even MORE CONTENT. Follow us on Twitter @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes & happenings in Devil's Land.

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  Lose for Hughes Podcast: Episode 75 "The Utahn’s Strike Back!"

  Jul 14, 20261h 7m

  In this episode of the Lose for Hughes Podcast, we discuss the Utah Mammoth matching the Devils offer sheet from Barrett Hayton and where Sunny Mehta goes from here. To that, we debate the utility of adding any of the forwards on the Anaheim Ducks, analyzing the remaining free agents on the market, the bigger name players reportedly available (Hello, Elias Pettersson), and more! If you enjoy, please consider liking and commenting. SUBSCRIBE to our NEW YouTube channel Lose for Hughes for even MORE CONTENT. Follow us on Twitter @lose4hughes for updates on new episodes & happenings in Devil's Land.

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