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Welcome to the dog days of the offseason, where news trickles to a crawl, players retreat to their various training hubs and Canada heads to the cottage.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Devils News & Rumors: Depth Signings, PTO Candidates, and Brett Pesce at Shoulder Check Showcase

Slowly but surely, the New Jersey Devils are building the ideal group for the upcoming season. After acquiring a third goalie in David Rittich, a veteran top-line wing in Anthony Mantha, and re-signing Nico Hischier and Arseny Gritsyuk, the team is on the fast track toward Stanley Cup contention.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Eric Tulsky is the face of the new wave of NHL general managers

As the Stanley Cup Final is set to begin, one question that is always raised is “what will other teams learn from the finalists?” Teams often copy off of the winners to try and replicate their success, so what lessons can be pulled from the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights and how they are built?

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Brett Pesce

The 2025-26 season did not go as planned for the New Jersey Devils. Instead of heading to the postseason for the second year in a row, the team faced numerous injuries and inconsistencies, resulting in a seventh-place finish in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / March 22

Devils’ Noesen out for the season; Pesce questionable to return

The New Jersey Devils have provided updates on a couple of their injured players. On Sunday, head coach Sheldon Keefe revealed that forward Stefan Noesen is out for the remainder of the regular season as he recovers from knee surgery he underwent in January.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 22

Stefan Noesen Ruled Out For Season, Brett Pesce Questionable To Return

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe announced today that injured forward Stefan Noesen has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, while defenseman Brett Pesce is “questionable” to return this year as well.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

Devils Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Quiet Trade Deadline, Brett Pesce Week-to-Week, and More

After a disappointing stretch of games, the New Jersey Devils are attempting to get back to their winning ways, going 4-1-0 in their last five games. Their seven-game homestand could not have come at a better time, allowing the team to regroup and earn as many points as possible before the regular season ends.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / December 31

Why I’m Cautiously Optimistic For The Second Half of the Devils Season

There has been a lot of negativity when it comes to the discourse around the New Jersey Devils throughout 2025. And justifiably so. For the second year in a row, the Devils got off to a good start only to give it back.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Brett Pesce Has Stabilized Devils’ Defense Since His Return

The New Jersey Devils might have had a rough start to December, but it appears that the team is back on an even keel. After kicking off the month with a five-game losing streak, the Devils have won three of their last five games, even ending their power-play drought on Friday night against the Utah Mammoth.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / December 19

How Much Can the Devils Rely on Injured Players Returning?

The Devils needed Brett Pesce to return to the lineup on Wednesday like most life on Earth needs oxygen to breathe. Just from the first sights of him in the photos of the team in practice, you can see his infectious smile and positive attitude.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / December 5

Multiple teams need reinforcements amid major injuries in NHL

Major injuries have been piling up across the NHL this season. Some have been more impactful than others. How should general managers respond?

Capitals turn to food writer to serve as emergency backup goalie vs. Ducks

Senators' Shane Pinto has no timeline for return after suffering injury

Golden Knights' Akira Schmid stops 24 shots as Vegas shuts out Devils

Stuart Skinner-Calvin Pickard moment sparks rumor about Tristan Jarry trade

2026 NHL Draft: Which prospects are in the running for first overall?

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

With Brett Pesce Out, Will the Devils Make a Move on Defense?

The New Jersey Devils are facing yet another setback when it comes to injuries, as veteran Brett Pesce is expected to miss at least a month with an upper-body injury.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Brett Pesce won’t travel on Devils’ upcoming road trip

Pesce left Sunday's game in the first period after blocking a shot. Keefe told media that Pesce’s injury was “not great”.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Devils’ Brett Pesce Set to Skate in 700th NHL Game

Today marks the New Jersey Devils’ season opener, and fans can rest assured that hockey is finally back in full swing. The club will take on Metropolitan Division rivals, the Carolina Hurricanes, who have eliminated them from the playoffs twice in the last three seasons.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 19, 2025

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 / Habs Fanatics / December 31, 2024

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.

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New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / October 10, 2024

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, 2024

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.

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.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / July 1, 2024

Devils Agree to Six-Year Deal with Defenseman Brett Pesce

The rumors are true. The New Jersey Devils agreed to terms with now-former Carolina Hurricanes defenseman, Brett Pesce via free agency. Pesce’s deal with the Devils is a six-year deal worth $5.5 million.

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.