Tag Archives: Brett Pesce

Devils getting set to begin anew in Prague

We’re now approximately almost two days away from the official beginning of hockey season – at least for the Devils and Sabres – and while I don’t remember there being any official roster announcement, you can pretty much tell what … Continue reading

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Devils’ worldwide preseason nears split before next week’s overseas openers

As each year runs into the next it gets harder for me to get into preseason games – really of any sport. Whether it’s spring training in baseball where most of the games take place during the daytime, or NFL … Continue reading

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Devils re-sign Mercer

The Devils and Dawson Mercer agreed on a new three-year contract. Mercer remains an important player for what should be an improved team. Continue reading

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HARD HITS: Devils have closed the gap on Rangers

In what’s been a scorching hot summer, business has slowed down. That’s what usually happens in late July. The off-season begins with a flurry of fireworks but then cools off dramatically. If you’re hoping for the weather to change, that’s … Continue reading

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Devils bring back Tatar

Tuna’s back. In another move to solidify their depth up front, the Devils signed Tomas Tatar to a one-year deal worth $1.8 million. It will be his second stint as a Devil. Originally, Tatar played for them for two seasons … Continue reading

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Rangers’ silence on free agent madness is deafening

Where to begin? On a chaotic day full of free agent signings that totaled over $1 billion, the Rangers’ silence was deafening. Unless you actually believe adding depth pieces, Sam Carrick and Reilly Smith are earth-shattering moves for a team … Continue reading

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Devils’ hat trick of signings (perhaps) caps off a busy week after inking Pesce, Dillon and Noesen

Where to start after yet another head-spinning day by Tom Fitzgerald and the New Jersey Devils? Might as well start with the obvious, the big signing of the day that was rumored for the last couple of weeks seemingly, with … Continue reading

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Devils draft D Silayev, G Yegorov and trade Marino to Utah in busy start to draft weekend

If it wasn’t obvious after GM Tom Fitzgerald made another coaching change and traded Kevin Bahl plus our first-rounder next year for a goalie, it’s even more obvious now after our last two moves that Fitz wants to remake our … Continue reading

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Rangers Come Back to Stun Hurricanes: Kreider’s natural hat trick in third period sends Blueshirts to Eastern Conference Finals

It didn’t look good after two periods. Facing the prospect of a Game 7 after leading the series three games to none, the Rangers stood up to the pressure by rallying for a stirring 5-3 comeback win to stun the … Continue reading

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Second Round Series Preview: Rangers face true test against Hurricanes

Two years ago, the same teams met in the second round. Until the conclusion, home ice meant plenty. Then, the Rangers flipped the script and stormed the Hurricanes 6-2 to win the deciding seventh game in Raleigh. It’s a second … Continue reading

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