New Jersey Devils make the right decision bringing Brett Pesce back slowly
The New Jersey Devils are in Prague, Czechia as they prepare to start their season against the Buffalo Sabres on October 4th. It's a unique situation that has changed how Tom Fitzgerald is making roster decisions. While most teams can spend the next week making hard cuts and figuring out who is an NHL player and who should go to the AHL, Fitzgerald needed to decide on his final roster on September 29th because he's sending that roster on the longest possible road trip of the season.
3 options for New Jersey Devils defense when Brett Pesce returns
Defenseman Brett Pesce previously missed the start of Fall Camp due to offseason surgery — with the New Jersey Devils not rushing him into season. He suffered a fractured fibula last season and spent all summer rehabbing his injury. Even such, in July of 2024 the Devils signed a six-year deal with an average annual value of $5.5 million.
Devils send young defenseman to AHL, Brett Pesce still out
As expected, Seamus Casey is the first Devils defenseman to be demoted. The Devils sent the 20-year-old goal scorer to their AHL affiliate Utica Comets. In a corresponding move they recalled Daniil Misyul to the active roster. Coach Sheldon Keefe said Brett Pesce is also not ready to return for Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.