BRETT PESCE NEWS

Hurricanes' Brind'Amour plans return to handshake lines after coaches sat out in Eastern final

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour plans to return to the handshake line between teams at the conclusion of a playoff series

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Brett Pesce | EXIT INTERVIEWS | New Jersey Devils Brett Pesce speaks to the media at the end of the Devils 2024-25 season.

MAY 1 • NHL.COM

Played through shoulder problem Pesce was fighting through a shoulder injury during the playoffs, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Thursday.

Impact Pesce didn't miss any game action despite being a game-time decision heading into Game 5 on Tuesday. The blueliner picked up two assists in that contest, bringing him to three in five postseason contests. During the regular season, Pesce notched three goals and 14 helpers but missed the 20-point threshold for the second consecutive season. While Pesce offers some value in blocks (138), he doesn't offer enough broad category coverage to be more than a mid-range option in most fantasy leagues.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Game 5 loss Pesce notched two assists, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 5.

Impact Pesce was questionable heading into the game but ultimately suited up for 32:17 of ice time. The defenseman put up three assists, eight shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over five playoff contests. Pesce just finished the first season of a six-year contract, so he's set to be part of the Devils' defensive core for the remainder of the decade.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Markström shows why Devils acquired him — and what he means to them in the future "He's the best," Brett Pesce said earlier in the series. "He's our horse. Love that guy to death."

APRIL 30 • NYTIMES.COM

Pesce | POST-RAW 4.29.25 | New Jersey Devils Brett Pesce speaks after the Devils lost their first-round series to Carolina.

APRIL 30 • NHL.COM

Expected to play Pesce (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Hurricanes for Tuesday's Game 5, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Impact Pesce was reportedly dealing with an undisclosed injury that left him a game-time decision, but it looks like he'll be able to suit up. The Devils are dealing with numerous injuries on defense, so it may be a situation where he's good enough to be in the lineup despite being less than 100 percent.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Pesce is contending with an undisclosed injury and will be a game-decision for Game 5 against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Pesce logged 22:28 of ice time in Sunday's 5-2 loss in Game 4, so it's unclear when exactly he picked up the injury. Seamus Casey is a strong candidate to suit up Tuesday in the event that Pesce is unable to play. On top of the Devils already being without Luke Hughes (upper body), Johnny Kovacevic (undisclosed) and Brenden Dillon (lower body), Jonas Siegenthaler (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in addition to Pesce.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Despite Loss, Devils Show Right Response | COLUMN | New Jersey Devils RALEIGH, N.C. – Devils defenseman Brett Pesce didn’t mince words about his team’s Game 1 performance against the Carolina Hurricanes in the...

APRIL 23 • NHL.COM

Pesce | POST-RAW 4.22.25 | New Jersey Devils Brett Pesce speaks to the media after a 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

APRIL 23 • NHL.COM

Martinook, Andersen help Hurricanes push past Devils 3-1 for 2-0 lead in 1st-round playoff series

Jordan Martinook scored a go-ahead shorthanded goal in the second period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their fir...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Pesce | RAW 4.21.25 | New Jersey Devils Brett Pesce speaks to the media a day before Game 2 in Raleigh

APRIL 21 • NHL.COM

Should play in Game 1 Pesce (rest) is expected to play in Game 1 of New Jersey's first-round series versus Carolina on Sunday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Pesce had three goals, 17 points, 29 PIM, 24 hits and 138 blocks in 72 regular-season outings in 2024-25. He's projected to start the postseason on the top pairing alongside Luke Hughes.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pesce | PRACTICE RAW 4.18.25 | New Jersey Devils Brett Pesce speaks to the media, looking ahead to the series with Carolina which starts on Sunday.

APRIL 18 • NHL.COM

Set to rest Wednesday Pesce (rest) won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's season finale against Detroit, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Wednesday.

Impact Pesce will conclude the regular season with three goals, 17 points, 29 PIM, 24 hits and 138 blocks in 72 appearances. He should be back for Game 1 of the Devils' first-round series, which will be against his former team, the Hurricanes.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pesce | PRE-RAW 4.15.25 | New Jersey Devils Devils defenseman Brett Pesce speaks to the media after morning skate in Boston

APRIL 15 • NHL.COM

Records assist in loss Pesce logged an assist and four PIM in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Pesce picked up his second assist in the last four games. The 30-year-old defenseman was limited to just three points over the prior 15 contests. He's now at 16 points, 97 shots on net, 137 blocked shots, 27 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 70 appearances in his first year with the Devils. He is set to miss the 20-point mark for the second year in a row after reaching it in five of his first eight NHL seasons.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper in shootout win Pesce logged an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Wild.

Impact Pesce had been held off the scoresheet in the previous eight games, recording 13 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and eight PIM in that span. His drought ended when he set up a Luke Hughes goal in the first period. Pesce is now at 15 points, 96 shots on net, 132 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 67 appearances. It's a better season than his last in Carolina, when he had 13 points in 70 regular-season outings, but this still isn't the peak of Pesce's scoring skills.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pesce | POST-RAW 3.28.25 | New Jersey Devils Brett Pesce speaks to the media after a 4-0 loss to the Jets.

MARCH 29 • NHL.COM

Keefe | POST-RAW 3.28.25 | New Jersey Devils Devils head coach Brett Pesce speaks to the media after a 4-0 loss to the Jets.

MARCH 29 • NHL.COM

Posts two-point effort Pesce recorded a goal, an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Pesce is not known for his contributions to the box score, and in fact, this was just his third multi-point effort of the campaign. He's had just three points over his last 10 games, so Pesce can't be trusted to produce in most fantasy formats on a consistent basis. Through 58 games, the blueliner has racked up only 14 points (three goals, 11 assists).

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jesper Bratt has a goal and 2 assists in the Devils' 3-2 comeback win over the Oilers

Jesper Bratt had a goal and two assists for his second straight three-point game and the New Jersey Devils rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night

MARCH 14 • Associated Press