JP Gambatese
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VERY exciting news! I've started my own #NJDevils blog!
If you enjoy the threads, breakdowns, and deep-dives I've put out, please consider clicking on the link below. I want to be clear that this is COMPLETELY free, and available for all to read.
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If you enjoy the threads, breakdowns, and deep-dives I've put out, please consider clicking on the link below. I want to be clear that this is COMPLETELY free, and available for all to read.
njdevilsadvocates.substack.com?r=18unih&utm...
Got to chat with Brenden Dillon yesterday about his injury, his hot start to the season, playing with different partners, and much more.
Listen below!
#NJDevils
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Listen below!
#NJDevils
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Chatting With Brenden Dillon About His Hot Start to the Season & More
I had the opportunity to sit down with Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon for an interview.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Got to chat with Brenden Dillon yesterday about his injury, his hot start to the season, playing with different partners, and much more.
Listen below!
#NJDevils
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Listen below!
#NJDevils
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I had the opportunity to sit down with Bryce Salvador two days ago for about an hour to talk about the current state of the #NJDevils .
Discussed the mental side of defense, Gritsyuk’s immediate impact, Jack’s forechecking aptitude, and much more. ⬇️⬇️
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Discussed the mental side of defense, Gritsyuk’s immediate impact, Jack’s forechecking aptitude, and much more. ⬇️⬇️
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Talking Devils With Bryce Salvador
Bryce Salvador joins me to discuss the current state of the New Jersey Devils.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I had the opportunity to sit down with Bryce Salvador two days ago for about an hour to talk about the current state of the #NJDevils .
Discussed the mental side of defense, Gritsyuk’s immediate impact, Jack’s forechecking aptitude, and much more. ⬇️⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/njdevils...
Discussed the mental side of defense, Gritsyuk’s immediate impact, Jack’s forechecking aptitude, and much more. ⬇️⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/njdevils...
One name that has been out there as a potential cap dump is #VegasBorn third-line center William Karlsson.
If the #NJDevils are in the market for an excellent 3C (spoiler alert: they are), Karlsson is one of the better options out there. Let's get into it:
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If the #NJDevils are in the market for an excellent 3C (spoiler alert: they are), Karlsson is one of the better options out there. Let's get into it:
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June 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
One name that has been out there as a potential cap dump is #VegasBorn third-line center William Karlsson.
If the #NJDevils are in the market for an excellent 3C (spoiler alert: they are), Karlsson is one of the better options out there. Let's get into it:
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If the #NJDevils are in the market for an excellent 3C (spoiler alert: they are), Karlsson is one of the better options out there. Let's get into it:
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For anyone curious about what new coaching hire Brad Shaw will bring to the #NJDevils , I wrote ~3,000 words on what we can expect, linked below.
Spoiler alert: he's an excellent hire.
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Spoiler alert: he's an excellent hire.
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Detailing What Brad Shaw Brings to the Devils
Deep-diving the Devils' newest coaching hire and how he will impact New Jersey's defensemen.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
For anyone curious about what new coaching hire Brad Shaw will bring to the #NJDevils , I wrote ~3,000 words on what we can expect, linked below.
Spoiler alert: he's an excellent hire.
open.substack.com/pub/njdevils...
Spoiler alert: he's an excellent hire.
open.substack.com/pub/njdevils...
One question I've gotten a ton of, when bringing up potential UFA targets, and reasonably so, is "Where are the #NJDevils getting the cap space from?"
Well, there are a few ways the Devils can shed some cap. Let's get into it:
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Well, there are a few ways the Devils can shed some cap. Let's get into it:
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May 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
One question I've gotten a ton of, when bringing up potential UFA targets, and reasonably so, is "Where are the #NJDevils getting the cap space from?"
Well, there are a few ways the Devils can shed some cap. Let's get into it:
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Well, there are a few ways the Devils can shed some cap. Let's get into it:
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Third time in the past month or so I’ve been featured in the Top 100 rising Sports Substacks. Thank you all so very much for the support, it means the world to see the hard work paying off!
#NJDevils
#NJDevils
May 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Third time in the past month or so I’ve been featured in the Top 100 rising Sports Substacks. Thank you all so very much for the support, it means the world to see the hard work paying off!
#NJDevils
#NJDevils
The #NJDevils definitely need to address center depth this off-season, be it a 3C who can slide up in the lineup or a T6 wing who can slide to the middle if need be.
If they’re looking for a value deal, I’m not sure there’s a better candidate than Claude Giroux.
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If they’re looking for a value deal, I’m not sure there’s a better candidate than Claude Giroux.
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May 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The #NJDevils definitely need to address center depth this off-season, be it a 3C who can slide up in the lineup or a T6 wing who can slide to the middle if need be.
If they’re looking for a value deal, I’m not sure there’s a better candidate than Claude Giroux.
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If they’re looking for a value deal, I’m not sure there’s a better candidate than Claude Giroux.
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The OT-winning goal is the kind of stuff I’ve been talking about in regards to Simon Nemec’s subtle manipulation and extremely high offensive IQ and is a prime example of why I have him as the unequivocal #1 prospect in the #NJDevils system.
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April 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The OT-winning goal is the kind of stuff I’ve been talking about in regards to Simon Nemec’s subtle manipulation and extremely high offensive IQ and is a prime example of why I have him as the unequivocal #1 prospect in the #NJDevils system.
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Lenni Hämeenaho's Liiga club put up a "Thank You" post for him on Twitter.
Sure sounds like he's going to be playing professional hockey in the #NJDevils system next season.
I wouldn't expect an ELC announcement soon, but it's definitely coming this off-season.
Sure sounds like he's going to be playing professional hockey in the #NJDevils system next season.
I wouldn't expect an ELC announcement soon, but it's definitely coming this off-season.
April 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Lenni Hämeenaho's Liiga club put up a "Thank You" post for him on Twitter.
Sure sounds like he's going to be playing professional hockey in the #NJDevils system next season.
I wouldn't expect an ELC announcement soon, but it's definitely coming this off-season.
Sure sounds like he's going to be playing professional hockey in the #NJDevils system next season.
I wouldn't expect an ELC announcement soon, but it's definitely coming this off-season.
To my Bluesky peeps, sorry for being a bit AWOL here. It’s admittedly a bit tough to remember to post to both here and Twitter 🙈
I’ll be better about it for sure!!
I’ll be better about it for sure!!
April 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
To my Bluesky peeps, sorry for being a bit AWOL here. It’s admittedly a bit tough to remember to post to both here and Twitter 🙈
I’ll be better about it for sure!!
I’ll be better about it for sure!!
The NCAA season has come to an end, for the most part (only the Frozen Four remain).
With that in mind, there are some college free agents the #NJDevils should have on their radar. Let’s get into it:
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With that in mind, there are some college free agents the #NJDevils should have on their radar. Let’s get into it:
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April 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The NCAA season has come to an end, for the most part (only the Frozen Four remain).
With that in mind, there are some college free agents the #NJDevils should have on their radar. Let’s get into it:
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With that in mind, there are some college free agents the #NJDevils should have on their radar. Let’s get into it:
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35 prospects. 28,610 words. 159,145 characters. 63 videos.
My full, comprehensive #NJDevils prospect system breakdown/ranking is here. Your one-stop shop for any and all Devils prospects and how they play, for free. Link⬇️
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My full, comprehensive #NJDevils prospect system breakdown/ranking is here. Your one-stop shop for any and all Devils prospects and how they play, for free. Link⬇️
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Ranking the Entire Devils' Pipeline [Full Ranking]
Your comprehensive guide to the New Jersey Devils' prospect system.
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March 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
35 prospects. 28,610 words. 159,145 characters. 63 videos.
My full, comprehensive #NJDevils prospect system breakdown/ranking is here. Your one-stop shop for any and all Devils prospects and how they play, for free. Link⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/njdevils...
My full, comprehensive #NJDevils prospect system breakdown/ranking is here. Your one-stop shop for any and all Devils prospects and how they play, for free. Link⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/njdevils...
Starting off the #NJDevils pipeline rankings, I have No. 34 through No. 30.
For reference, I’m counting any prospect 25 y/o and younger as a member of the Devils’ pipeline. No regular NHLers. With that in mind, let’s get into it!
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For reference, I’m counting any prospect 25 y/o and younger as a member of the Devils’ pipeline. No regular NHLers. With that in mind, let’s get into it!
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I honestly forgot Bluesky existed, so that’s my bad.
With that said, I’m working on my comprehensive #NJDevils pipeline ranking.
I’ll have ratings for each players’ toolkits — skating, hockey sense, playmaking, shooting, defensive play, physicality — as well as NHL comparables and film.
With that said, I’m working on my comprehensive #NJDevils pipeline ranking.
I’ll have ratings for each players’ toolkits — skating, hockey sense, playmaking, shooting, defensive play, physicality — as well as NHL comparables and film.
March 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Starting off the #NJDevils pipeline rankings, I have No. 34 through No. 30.
For reference, I’m counting any prospect 25 y/o and younger as a member of the Devils’ pipeline. No regular NHLers. With that in mind, let’s get into it!
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For reference, I’m counting any prospect 25 y/o and younger as a member of the Devils’ pipeline. No regular NHLers. With that in mind, let’s get into it!
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I honestly forgot Bluesky existed, so that’s my bad.
With that said, I’m working on my comprehensive #NJDevils pipeline ranking.
I’ll have ratings for each players’ toolkits — skating, hockey sense, playmaking, shooting, defensive play, physicality — as well as NHL comparables and film.
With that said, I’m working on my comprehensive #NJDevils pipeline ranking.
I’ll have ratings for each players’ toolkits — skating, hockey sense, playmaking, shooting, defensive play, physicality — as well as NHL comparables and film.
March 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I honestly forgot Bluesky existed, so that’s my bad.
With that said, I’m working on my comprehensive #NJDevils pipeline ranking.
I’ll have ratings for each players’ toolkits — skating, hockey sense, playmaking, shooting, defensive play, physicality — as well as NHL comparables and film.
With that said, I’m working on my comprehensive #NJDevils pipeline ranking.
I’ll have ratings for each players’ toolkits — skating, hockey sense, playmaking, shooting, defensive play, physicality — as well as NHL comparables and film.
While I do genuinely believe the #NJDevils can make some noise in this postseason, in my opinion, the character of their team will really be defined this offseason.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at a way, way-too-early ideal Devils’ offseason:
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With that in mind, let’s take a look at a way, way-too-early ideal Devils’ offseason:
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March 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
While I do genuinely believe the #NJDevils can make some noise in this postseason, in my opinion, the character of their team will really be defined this offseason.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at a way, way-too-early ideal Devils’ offseason:
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With that in mind, let’s take a look at a way, way-too-early ideal Devils’ offseason:
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The trade deadline was disappointing to be sure for the #NJDevils . They did, however, still get two very good players in Daniel Sprong and Cody Glass.
I'd like to deep-dive both players the Devils acquired yesterday, starting with Daniel Sprong. Let's get into it:
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I'd like to deep-dive both players the Devils acquired yesterday, starting with Daniel Sprong. Let's get into it:
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March 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The trade deadline was disappointing to be sure for the #NJDevils . They did, however, still get two very good players in Daniel Sprong and Cody Glass.
I'd like to deep-dive both players the Devils acquired yesterday, starting with Daniel Sprong. Let's get into it:
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I'd like to deep-dive both players the Devils acquired yesterday, starting with Daniel Sprong. Let's get into it:
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#NJDevils bottom-sixer Tomas Tatar has gotten a bad rap from most of the Devils fanbase as a byproduct of the entire B6’s scoring woes, but I think that’s a bit of an overreaction.
Actually, Tatar has been quite good in his role. Let’s get into it:
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Actually, Tatar has been quite good in his role. Let’s get into it:
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March 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
#NJDevils bottom-sixer Tomas Tatar has gotten a bad rap from most of the Devils fanbase as a byproduct of the entire B6’s scoring woes, but I think that’s a bit of an overreaction.
Actually, Tatar has been quite good in his role. Let’s get into it:
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Actually, Tatar has been quite good in his role. Let’s get into it:
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