New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (lower leg) is expected to make his season debut in Thursday's matchup against the Red Wings. Pesce has been sidelined since breaking his leg in the playoffs last season. Thursday's game will also mark Pesce's debut with the Devils after he spent his first nine years in the league with the Carolina Hurricanes. He had a career-low 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) in 70 games last season. The 29-year-old is one of the players who is much more effective in real life than he is in fantasy hockey. With Luke Hughes (shoulder) also ready to join the lineup, Daniil Misyul and Simon Nemec are expected to be scratched on Thursday.
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (lower leg) didn't travel with the team to Czechia to take on the Buffalo Sabres later in the week. The two teams will clash in a 2024 NHL Global Series matchup, which will kick off the 2024-25 NHL regular-season campaign. Pesce is recovering from a fractured fibula and remains week-to-week. The veteran blue-liner did skate with the team last week, so he shouldn't miss too many games at the start of the season. Seamus Casey could make his NHL debut in Pesce's absence in Prague.
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (lower leg) is considered week-to-week as he continues to progress from a fractured fibula. The 29-year-old suffered the injury early into the playoffs last season. Following nine campaigns with the Carolina Hurricanes, Pesce signed a six-year, $33 million deal with the Devils this summer. He will occupy a top-four spot in New Jersey, but Pesce has never put up big numbers offensively and he doesn't really do enough defensively either to be considered a must-have fantasy piece.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) will miss a ninth consecutive game on Thursday against the Rangers. He was back in practice on Wednesday but isn't yet ready to play. Pesce has been out for three weeks with a lower-body injury since getting hurt in Game 2 against the Islanders in the first round of the playoffs. Tony DeAngelo has covered for him in the lineup. The former Ranger has posted two assists with seven hits and four blocks in the second-round series.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) has yet to skate and remains out indefinitely. He got hurt early into the postseason and will miss a sixth consecutive game against the Rangers on Thursday. Tony DeAngelo will continue to fill in for Pesce at the back. The former Ranger picked up his first postseason point with an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 double-overtime loss and has recorded 10 shots on goal through five outings with four hits and four blocks.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) could be available for the team's second-round series against the New York Rangers, according to general manager Don Waddell. The veteran appeared to suffer a lower-body injury while turning up ice during Game 2 of the team's first-round series against the New York Islanders. "Brett is out of his walking boot, doing things right now," Waddell said on Wednesday. "If everything goes as expected, he shall play games in this round. Maybe not right off the start, but he will play games in this round." The 29-year-old tallied three goals and 13 points alongside 113 blocked shots across 70 regular-season contests. It's unclear when the Hurricanes' series with the Rangers will begin.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo will slide into the lineup in the stead of injured blue-liner Brett Pesce (lower body) for Thursday's Game 3 of the team's first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders. Pesce sustained a lower-body injury during the second period of Monday's Game 2 victory and is likely out for the remainder of the series. DeAngelo took Pesce's spot on the team's second pairing alongside Brady Skjei in practice. DeAngelo got into just 31 games with the Hurricanes this season, notching three goals and 11 points on 44 shots on goal in that time. A two-time 50-point man, he tallied 11 goals and 42 points as recently as last season while with the Philadelphia Flyers. The Hurricanes lead the Islanders 2-0 in the series entering Thursday's action.
Brett Pesce Likely Out For Remainder Of First Round
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (undisclosed) is likely sidelined for the remainder of the team's first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders. The veteran left Monday's Game 2 win in the second period after suffering a non-contact injury while attempting to turn up the ice and join an offensive rush. He skated just 8:47 in the eventual 5-3 win. The stay-at-home blue-liner notched three goals and 13 points on 107 shots on goal while blocking another 113 shots across 70 games. The Hurricanes enter Thursday's Game 3 in New York holding a 2-0 lead in the series.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 of the team's first-round series against the New York Islanders. The veteran suffered a non-contact injury while attempting to join an offensive rush in the second period of Monday's Game 2 win. "We'll reassess," Hurricanes bench boss Rod Brind'Amour said on Tuesday. "We will find out more about Pesce today. So, I think we will wait and see for right now. Don't really want to jump the gun yet." The 29-year-old recorded three goals and 13 points in 70 games this season while adding 113 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating to his ledger. The Hurricanes stormed back to steal a 5-3 victory on Monday, increasing their series lead to 2-0 when the series switches to Long Island on Thursday.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce suffered a lower-body injury in Monday's Game 2 win over the Islanders and might be shelved for a while. "That's not looking good," said Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour about Pesce's injury postgame. The 29-year-old blue-liner was minus-one across 8:47 of action before leaving the contest on Monday. Pesce doesn't provide a lot fantasy-wise, but he has been a valued member of the team and averaged over 20 minutes of ice time during the regular season as a member of the second defensive pairing. Tony DeAngelo is looking at an opportunity to join the lineup for Game 3 on Thursday.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's clash versus New Jersey. The 29-year-old could be forced to skip a second consecutive game due to an illness. Pesce sits second on the team with 71 blocks in 41 games. He has amassed three goals and four assists on the offensive end. Tony DeAngelo came into the lineup as Pesce's replacement on Thursday versus Colorado and could benefit again against the Devils.
Brett Pesce Ruled Out For 2-4 Weeks Following Surgery
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) is set to remain on the shelf for at least two more weeks after undergoing surgery. His official timetable for recovery is 2-4 weeks. Pesce has already been absent for Carolina's last two games. Jalen Chatfield has started to see regular action in his place, while Tony DeAngelo is another beneficiary, having moved up from the third defensive pairing to the second. The latter is definitely the better option for fantasy managers due to his greater offensive talent.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) didn't make the trip to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning on Tuesday. The 28-year-old will miss a second consecutive game. Pesce had started the season well before getting hurt. He has two points (one goal, one assist) in five appearances with seven shots on goal, five hits, 14 blocks, and a plus-three rating. Jalen Chatfield replaced Pesce on the second defensive pairing Saturday against Colorado, while Dylan Coghlan has also been called up from the minors.
Hurricanes Ready To Part With Brett Pesce If Extension Isn't Signed
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce could be heading out of town this summer. TSN's Pierre LeBrun has reported that the Hurricanes will look to move Pesce if the 28-year-old doesn't sign an extension with the club. Pesce is set to enter the final season of a six-year contract that has a $4.025 million cap hit. The American blue-liner enjoyed a career year this season with 30 points in 82 games while racking up 110 blocks and finishing among the team leaders with a plus-11 rating. LeBrun mentioned the Buffalo Sabres as a potential landing spot for Pesce.
Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Tony DeAngelo and Brett Pesce will miss Tuesday's clash with the Stars because of COVID-19 protocols. They were added to the COVID-19 list on Monday and have stayed in Raleigh to quarantine. DeAngelo leads the team with 15 assists and is among the league's highest-scoring defensemen with 19 points, while Pesce has collected seven points this season. Jaccob Slavin and Ian Cole are set to form the first defensive pairing on Tuesday, while Brady Skjei teams up with Jalen Chatfield on the second pairing. Brendan Smith and Maxime Lajoie complete the defensive corp.
Tony DeAngelo Moves Up In Lineup With Brett Pesce Out
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo will skate on the second defensive pairing in Saturday's matchup against Florida, replacing Brett Pesce (undisclosed). Pesce was injured in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Chicago and is considered week-to-week, according to Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour. DeAngelo has had some hot hands at the start of the season, recording 10 points in nine appearances. Five of his points have come on the power play, but he'll now play a bigger role in even-strength situations.
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