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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

Devils Activate Brett Pesce, Place Arseny Gritsyuk On Injured Reserve

After missing the past 24 games with an upper-body injury, the Devils announced they’ve activated top-pair defenseman Brett Pesce from injured reserve, indicating he’ll be in the lineup tonight against the Golden Knights.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 17

NHL Rumors: Will the Buffalo Sabres go $10 million or more for Alex Tuch?

TSN: Darren Dreger said that the New Jersey Devils are getting defenseman Brett Pesce back, and forward Jack Hughes isn’t far behind. Despite that, the Devils are in the market for a centerman and a defenseman.

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There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

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?

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New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30

Devils HC Sheldon Keefe provides update on defenseman Brett Pesce

Saturday night, Ryan Novozinsky of nj.com asked Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe for an update on defenseman Brett Pesce.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Devils News & Rumors: Third Jerseys & Injury Updates on Hamilton, Brown & Pesce

The New Jersey Devils have certainly exceeded expectations early on in the season, playing to a remarkable 10-4-0 record while still remaining undefeated at home.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

New Jersey Devils With Injury News Ahead of Game With Canadiens

As the New Jersey Devils prepare for a home date against the Montreal Canadiens tonight, a couple Devil lineup notes to pass your way. First of all the bad, as perhaps their best defensive-defenceman Brett Pesce will be out with an injury.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Devils place Brett Pesce on IR, activate Cody Glass

The Devils officially announced that defenseman Brett Pesce has been placed on injured reserve. His roster spot will go to center Cody Glass, who’s coming off IR and will be available tonight against the Canadiens.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Devils’ Blue Line Faces Crucial Test Without Brett Pesce

The New Jersey Devils spent the first month of the 2025-26 season striking an impressive balance between their talented offense and a steadily improving defensive identity, and for a while, it looked like they had finally found the perfect formula.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 28

Devils dealt disappointing Brett Pesce injury update

The New Jersey Devils are off to the best start in the NHL. They have an 8-1-0 record and an eight-game winning streak. While things have been going well, New Jersey has been dealt its fair share of injuries.

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.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Devils’ Brett Pesce expected to miss a month with upper-body injury

The New Jersey Devils will be without one of their best defensemen for a while, as team reporter Amanda Stein shared an update that Brett Pesce is expected to be out for about a month with what head coach Sheldon Keefe referred to as 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 / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Brett Pesce

After an entire summer impatiently waiting for hockey to return, the New Jersey Devils are officially back in action, with six preseason games remaining.

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 / Habs Fanatics / December 31, 2024

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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.

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 / NHL Trade Talk / April 24, 2024

Hurricanes’ Brett Pesce Injured, Out for Rest of the Series

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce suffered a non-contact, lower-body injury at the end of Game 2. According to Luke DeCock of The News & Observer, Pesce is likely to miss the rest of the Hurricanes first-round series with 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.