Devils' Bounce-Back Candidates & Pesce's Importance
Also, a look at Mogilny's career, and more!
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5 Devils Who Can Bounce Back in 2024-25
August 8, 2024 by Donnah Campbell
With less than two months before the New Jersey Devils take on former head coach Lindy Ruff and the Buffalo Sabres in Prague, the team is shaping up to look vastly different from last season, and a few new faces are set to join the Devils’ bench. Jacob Markstrom will become the team’s starting goalie, with Jake Allen as his backup. Likewise, Brett Pesce, Brenden Dillon, and Johnathan Kovacevic will bolster their defense. With more depth and a stronger veteran presence, the Devils are already garnering attention as a team to beat in the Metropolitan Division.
Counting Down the 10 Most Impactful Devils for 2024-25 – No. 5 – Brett Pesce
August 7, 2024 by Josh Reinitz
Welcome to the The Hockey Writers’ Countdown of the 10 most impactful New Jersey Devils of the 2024-25 season. This is not a countdown of the 10 best but rather a list of players slated to have the biggest impact. These 10 players offer unique contributions, are difficult to replace, and are essential to the Devils’ quest to return to the postseason. The list continues with number five, Brett Pesce.
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Alexander Mogilny Is Hockey Hall Of Fame Worthy
August 6, 2024 by Nathaniel Oliver
The fact that Alexander Mogilny has not received enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame is more than a bit perplexing. The man who was nicknamed “Magic” during his early years in Buffalo assembled perhaps the least considered storied career in the NHL. Fans and hockey historians are beginning to forget how talented he truly was.
