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Despite a five-game loss to the Hurricanes in the first round, Jacob Markström backstopped his Devils with one of the best goaltending performances of the postseason.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

‘Silent killer’: NHLers join in on the fight against ALS

In words made famous by Liev Schreiber from HBO’s 24/7 The Road to the Winter Classic: “Never get caught telling a hockey player, it’s just a game. Never get caught trying to explain to him all the things in the world that matter so much more.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 6

Could the Devils be a good trade partner for the Oilers?

If I’m being honest, this year’s trade market isn’t very strong. I would love to see the Oilers go out and make a really big splash and after watching the team get stomped by the Anaheim Ducks in their return to Rogers Place on Tuesday night, I would hope that GM Stan Bowman is feeling some amount of pressure to go out and shake this team up.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 19

Devils Brett Pesce Joining Team USA for 4 Nations Face-Off Championship, Kind Of

According to a report by insider Frank Seravalli, New Jersey Devils defenseman, Brett Pesce, is joining Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Team Canada.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 19

Sources: Without Quinn Hughes, USA invites Devils’ Pesce and Sabres’ Thompson as potential illness/injury replacements

BOSTON — Team USA has invited New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce and Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson to travel to Boston to serve as potential illness or injury replacements ahead of Thursday’s championship game against Canada, sources told Daily Faceoff.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7

Devils place Santeri Hatakka on waivers

The Devils placed defenseman Santeri Hatakka on waivers Friday for the purposes of reassignment to AHL Utica, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The move indicates he’s been cleared to play after spending the first four months of the season on injured reserve due to shoulder surgery.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — January 6th

Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / December 31

A big trade involving Pettersson was rejected earlier this year

A blockbuster trade involving Elias Pettersson was reportedly rejected earlier this year

Increasingly, major trades are being completed in the National Hockey League. Big names like Jack Eichel and Matthew Tkachuk have been traded in recent years, but as one might expect, others have come very close to meeting the same fate.

With injury issues, the Canucks are limping into 2025

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The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / December 15

Devils’ Keefe & Hischier Speak on Importance of Brett Pesce

Brett Pesce has been a massive contributor to the New Jersey Devils this season. It’s easy to look at his surface stats – four points in 24 games with a plus-2 rating – and say that he’s been solid, but nothing more.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / December 12

Devils’ Brett Pesce Scores 200th NHL Point

Brett Pesce reached a career milestone during Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. He recorded his 200th NHL point, which also happened to be his first goal as a New Jersey Devil.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / December 12

Devils Have Ideal Defense Pairing With Hughes and Pesce

Despite a devastating overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils are still second in the Eastern Conference. However, the team is suffering from familiar issues, specifically giving up the first goal and being unable to string more than three wins together.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Devils stars out day-to-day

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe provided updates on two of the team's key players.

Devils make a flurry of roster moves amid recent injuries

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — November 4th

Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.

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New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / October 10

Devils Defenseman to Miss Home Opener with Injury, Timeline Unclear

The New Jersey Devils’ plan for newly acquired defenseman, Brett Pesce, was that he would make his season and Devils debut at the Prudential Center for the home opener.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / October 8

Devils Injured Star Defenseman Returns to Practice, Pessimistic Update on Pesce

The New Jersey Devils returned to the ice in North America for the first time since they swept the Buffalo Sabres in Prague. It was an unorthodox practice for the Devils, as head coach Sheldon Keefe split the defense and goaltenders from the forwards.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / September 22

Devils Head Coach Provides Updates on Absent Erik Haula, Brett Pesce

Three practices and one game later, the New Jersey Devils still haven’t seen or heard from Erik Haula or Brett Pesce. The Devils explained at the beginning of training camp both of their situations.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / August 7, 2024

Former Hurricanes Defenseman Addresses Father's Social Media Antics

For nine seasons, Brett Pesce was a steady presence on the Carolina Hurricanes' blue line. One of the best two-way defenders in the NHL, Pesce helped build the Hurricanes into one of the league’s best teams, often a strong contender for the Stanley Cup.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 12, 2024

Grading Brett Pesce’s 6-year contract with Devils

The New Jersey Devils signed Brett Pesce to a six-year, $33 million contract at the opening of free agency. Pesce won’t blow anyone away with his skills or be a major contributor at the offensive end.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / July 1, 2024

New Jersey Devils Sign Shutdown Defenceman

After spending his entire career with the Carolina Hurricanes, Brett Pesce has a new contract. The New Jersey Devils are bringing him in. He is signed for five years and will make $5.5 per season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Inside The Rink / June 23, 2024

The Best Landing Spots for Brett Pesce

The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off a disappointing playoff exit after being eliminated in Round 2 by the New York Rangers. The focus for Carolina has shifted to the off-season, and with many questions on the roster and not enough money to answer them all, some hard decisions will be made.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6, 2024

Maple Leafs, Predators linked to Hurricanes defenseman

The Hurricanes are still attempting to extend the defenseman after general manager Don Waddell resigned last month, but they haven’t been close to a deal since discussions started last summer.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / May 17, 2024

Canes defenseman Brett Pesce likely to hit free agent market

The Carolina Hurricanes’ 2023-24 season came to an end Thursday night after the New York Rangers won Game 6 of their Eastern Conference second-round series 5-3, winning the series 4-2.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 16, 2024

Report: Maple Leafs expected to pursue Brett Pesce if he hits UFA market

The Toronto Maple Leafs could certainly use another top-four defenceman (or three), and from the sounds of it, they could be interested in Carolina Hurricanes pending UFA Brett Pesce.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24, 2024

Hurricanes likely to be without key defenseman for remainder of first round

Hurricanes likely to be without key defenseman for remainder of series against Islanders

According to Luke DeCook of The News & Observer, the Carolina Hurricanes will be without one of their better defensemen for the rest of their first-round series against the New York Islanders.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 22, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce leaves game with lower-body injury

One of the top blueliners on the Carolina Hurricanes has suffered an injury at the worst time of the season. During the team’s second game of the Metropolitan Division Semifinals against the New York Islanders on Monday night, defenseman Brett Pesce was forced to leave the game early with a lower-body injury.