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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.
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