To start off today's episode I re-visited a topic that I discussed yesterday and that is my moderate expectations for Alexander Holtz. Jack Hughes spoke with the media recently during training camp and shared his perspective going into the 2023-24 season. Lastly, courtesy of Ryan Novozinsky, Brendan Smith shared his thoughts on the Mike Babcock situation. Since Smith played under him at one point during his time with the Detroit Red Wings.

Check out Ryan's latest article: ex-red-wings-defenseman-brendan-smith-isnt-surprised-by-the-mike-babcock-news.html?outputType=amp">https://www.nj.com/devils/2023/09/devils-ex-red-wings-defenseman-brendan-smith-isnt-surprised-by-the-mike-babcock-news.html?outputType=amp

My article regarding the short-lived H2O line: https://pucksandpitchforks.com/2022/09/30/jack-hughes-new-line-unstoppable/#:~:text=With%20Jack%20Hughes%20at%20center,is%20the%20main%20talking%20point.

Interview soundbites: Jack Hughes (Courtesy of the New Jersey Devils)

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