NJ Devils Rumor: Looking To Land Brett Pesce?

Are the New Jersey Devils looking to land Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce?
Today on "32 Thoughts", Elliotte Friedman said "he suspects the Devils are one of the teams in on Brett Pesce."
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[@JamesSmith-gc9kk]

I live about thirty minutes from PNC arena so I’ve seen a lot of him play . Pesce is a beast

[@runninwiththedevils]

@JamesSmith-gc9kk I would like him here, but I think another team will overpay?

[@jclarke4267]

Keep up the good work, big fan from up here in canada

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jclarke4267 thanks for watching. LET’S GO DEVILS!!!!

[@TimFrith24]

The Devils will sign Brett Pesce from the Hurricanes, so he will pair with Luke Hughes.

[@yourfate92]

no, no they wont. you dont have the cap to sign him

[@yourfate92]

you have 16m in cap......6 free agents. out of those 6 free agents......5 of them are expected to resign. That means youd have roughly around 5m after those free agents are signed. Carolina offered pesce 5.5m a season.....he said that wasnt enough.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@yourfate92 We would have the room if this is a route they want to go

[@yourfate92]

@@runninwiththedevils as a devils fan.....y'all gotta watch out for the rangers next year. It just got reported that drury is making massive moves. It got reported yesterday afternoon that kane is on his way back to NY (hasnt been finalized just drury and kane are apparently close to closing a deal)......and apparently marchessault is more than likely heading there too. they will be scary next year.

[@yourfate92]

@@runninwiththedevils if you havent been paying attention around the league. Drury put goodrow on waivers and the sharks claimed him so they free'd cap that way.....and words been going around (few different nhl anaylsts have reported this) that drury is not done and to expect massive moves and big names to go to NY. I think the word is trouba might be gone to get rid of that 8m aswell.

[@nikolishinn]

Kewp up the good work. Stay consistent and get the best devils podcast following.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@nikolishinn Thanks for watching!

[@JerseyBoy08730]

Nikita Zadorov! Guy has size! 6'6. Over 200 lbs. I know you mentioned him several times.

[@Vic01_78]

He’ll ya! That would be fantastic.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@JerseyBoy08730 #1 on my want list

[@TravelinDevil76]

Please.

[@Heytherebuds]

Zads world be awesome

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Heytherebuds He remains my #1 want!

[@abrahaml5641]

5 mil is the max I’d pay for him but 7 mil is a hard pass Ideally we can sell off either Marino or seigs and have pairings of Dougie- Luke Pesce-nemec Marino or seigs - Casey

[@runninwiththedevils]

@abrahaml5641 I think he may land somewhere in the middle of those figures. He would be a great piece of us.

[@NothingToPointOut24]

Pesce would be such a good addition but I have a feeling that so many teams will be in on him that he's going to sign a deal that is worth more $$ than he might be worth. For what he gets we could probably land two of Dillon, Tanev and Zadorov. Atleast getting him off Carolina and hopefully out of the Metro will be a positive for us

[@runninwiththedevils]

@NothingToPointOut24 I do not want to overpay for him. I think there is going to be quite the competition for some of these guys...

[@devinitjen266]

Our top end should be be around 5 75 mil a year for Pesce. He is a solid D man. But he isn't an intimidating hitter or offensive contributer. If we are paying 6 mil or whatever, I want Zadarov out there rag dolling guys.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@devinitjen266 I agree entirely. I think Pesce is going to get more than Zadorov. I would MUCH rather have Zadorov. I just dropped a video this morning about Zadorov and Tanev: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIbXgXqmopuKaq8

[@XxMyLifeForHireXx]

I wouldn't be mad at all about this. Personally i would rather Skjei or Zadorov but he's great!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@XxMyLifeForHireXx Sometimes you need more than just an upgrade. We need to bring in nastiness. Guys that make the Devils harder to play against. I would much rather have Zadorov than Pesce

[@jeffa.7618]

I like Pesce replacing Marino, but the added salary, even with a swap out, is a concern - especially when NJ has a more pressing need at LD with an active opening. I'd be happy to acquire Dillon or Walker bc of that, while also contributing some grit. Skjei would be great, but lacks the sandpaper, will cost a lot, and is the bell of the ball. Lots of good RDs out there 7/1, though - we'll see what Fitz does.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jeffa.7618 there is already guy earmarked to fill the opening on the left side....

[@ADB358]

Zadorov can play both sides, and so can Luke. We also have Hatakka in our system.

[@jeffa.7618]

Hatakka was good in a really limited sample size, I liked what I saw - but the Fitz talk has focused on getting the D more experienced, which wouldn't fall in line with Hatakka being 3LD on a regular basis. Luke played both sides in college/USNDT, true, but RD is his off-hand. That can factor into systems and how opposition plays him more at the professional level than what we typically see and talk/worry about. I'd prefer a natural LD, that's why I listed those players, but any improvements are welcomed all the same. Ace, are you referring to Hatakka, (hopefully) Zadorov, or someone else?

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jeffa.7618 ZADOROV!

[@jeffa.7618]

@@runninwiththedevils I should've known, my bad 😅 whoosh! Let's hope so, maybe Markstrom can get him (or Tanev) to tag along.

[@jamesmikelskasjr.64]

I truly like pesce and would love to get him but we can’t use up too much cap space with the other trades or free agency coming up we still need 2-3 more pieces. I hope we get what we need and not just want. It has to be a good fit for our team.. hopefully it will get done. LGD

[@djentleman7]

Pesce or Skjei from the Canes would be great.

[@Heytherebuds]

Raleigh is a pretty sweet area

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Heytherebuds I've never been there, but I have been to Outer Banks!

[@mikeslater4139]

I’d be looking at Rasmus Andersson from Calgary. He has played in front of Markstrom for the last four years and a fellow Swed. He’s a first pairing, right shot D. at 4.5 million for the next two years. Will not be resigning in Calgary

[@michaelcentalonza593]

Yo Ace.. I don’t know who Fitz acquires in the next 10 days but I do know he’s going to be busy and that excites me.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@michaelcentalonza593 Same here....

[@jamesisrael4294]

Not trading the 10th pick catton is being compared to aho and stutzle draft draft draft

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jamesisrael4294 All good players are compared to known good players. I would still prefer to deal it for a proven guy, but I will be OK if we draft with it

[@WaltBTB]

If Fitzy can get him at an affordable cost, then I'm all for getting Pesce. However, I think another team is going to throw a lot of money at him and that's where he's going to end up. I know I reflect a lot of people's opinion by saying that Zadorov is my #1 defenseman target as not only would he fit exactly what NJ needs on the backend, but there was already mutual interest before he got traded to Vancouver. He might be easier to sway towards coming to the Devils and shouldn't cost a fortune to get him.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@WaltBTB WHOOOAAAAA, where did you hear "there was already mutual interest before he got traded to Vancouver."?? I never saw that. I hope it is true, and Zadorov comes here on July 1!

[@WaltBTB]

@@runninwiththedevils I can't remember exactly what interview or whatever it was, but I know it was from a reliable source, not just some random media person trying to make up stories. From what I remember, when Calgary was going through the motions to trade him, NJ was one of the teams brought up that expressed interest and Zadorov was willing to go there if the trade was made. But it ended up being Vancouver that was able to make the best offer to Calgary at that time. But now that Markstrom is a Devil, maybe he can help convince Zadorov and/or Tanev to come to NJ.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@WaltBTB Stay tuned on this Calgary reunion front...

[@Dirks_NUMA_Files]

To be fair I'm not up to speed on the defensive players at the moment but wouldn't it be a kick in the taint to Ranger fans if the Devils signed Lindgren. I'm not saying he would fit or anything like that. I'm talking purely hypothetical how it would incense the Ranger fans to see him cross the Hudson for New Jersey. HAH! That made me smile.

[@jamesisrael4294]

He’s a better fit then zadorov he blocks shots

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jamesisrael4294 We also need someone to put the fear of goddddddddd in them...

[@topjimmy72]

This would mean Marino is getting traded. Id prefer to put a new dman on the left side and get rid of Siegenthaler. If Pesce can do that, great but i think he's strictly a RHD. I'd take him on this team in a heartbeat regardless IF the money is right. If he demands crazy money then go after one of the cheaper options like Hakanpaa from Dallas. Give Hattaka a chance too. Zadorov would be awesome but he wont be cheap for sure.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@topjimmy72 Agreed across the board. I think one of them still has to go. I think he is going to be expensive. I think Zadorov would also be expensive. But he brings the painnnnnnnn. I would love to see it...

[@TravelinDevil76]

Whoever Fitz signs for our new Defensemen, they have to be willing to block shots. Gritty shot blockers. I don’t care about names, just get in front of the puck, check and don’t allow goals 3 minutes into the game. Pesce’s dad is an idiot for posting his kids business on social media. As if he is part of the team, lol

[@runninwiththedevils]

@TravelinDevil76 Always love the blocked shots!

[@Mooseman327]

Pesce would be great. Dillon, Zadorov, Skjei as well. As you say, lots of good d-men available but we HAVE to get one or two of them.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Mooseman327 I think one is a given, the 2nd one may be the pipedream

[@matthewwarnke170]

Pesce would not be a mistake. I just consider him an option. I believe our future success comes from brutal shut down defense with fast forechecking and high scoring offense, backstopped by very solid tending. The pieces are coming in. I will see what Fitz puts together.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@matthewwarnke170 Fitz created this mess, let's see how he rectifies it....

[@KennySlack]

If we go for Pesce then it is highly unlikely we get Zadorov which saddens me. What are your thoughts on Rutger McGroarty being on the block? Young power forward who throws the body. Might be our of our timeline though. If it just cost Casey, Holtz and a pick it might he worth it.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@KennySlack I am starting to think we get one "bigger name D" and then a budget one. Someone is likely going to make a deal for Rutger McGroarty. I would rather make a deal for a proven NHL player.

[@noahmichitsch]

Pesce would be a solid addition fs. I want to see Noesen back…. Would be a great sandpaper add on the fourth line

[@runninwiththedevils]

@noahmichitsch I wanted Noesen back the second after he beat the sh!t outta Haula in G3 against the Hurricanes!

[@rosariocannistraro3561]

As a Canes fan if he leaves he's gonna get paid somewhere to be a top six guy .

[@jamesmikelskasjr.64]

I’m not sure he is a top 6 guy that said he is a solid 3rd liner

[@jamesmikelskasjr.64]

I guess if the the Devils get Noesen, he could fit a top six roll if someone gets injured

[@jamesmikelskasjr.64]

I also think Carolina no matter what will still be a very good team. Best of luck

[@njswampfox474]

Pesce and Dillon would be great. Would love to trade Seigs to free up some $$

[@runninwiththedevils]

@njswampfox474 I believe him or Marino will be dealt....

[@steverobinson8771]

I don't mind Pesce at all, I'd prefer Brady Skjei to be honest. Zadorov has to be the number one target though 😎

[@runninwiththedevils]

@steverobinson8771 I have a feeling a lot of teams are going to be after Zadorov

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

I thought Pesce was a RD but... ok!

[@alexrusso7517]

Honestly we don’t have the money or at least shouldn’t overpay. Pesce is a monster and would be great but unfortunately I don’t think we’ll land him . Gotta go with someone a little more under the radar and less costly. Big Z and honestly that Jokiharju from Buffalo ain’t bad

[@runninwiththedevils]

@alexrusso7517 We shouldn't overpay for anyone. Hopefully we get guys who want to be here, and sign for a bit less than they could get elsewhere...

[@bted]

For me, looking at that list, it's still Zadorov, Dillon, Pesce, Skjei. I know he'll probably resign but it would be funny to steal Lindgren from the Rags. Hakanpaa is a big dude but I haven't seen him enough to say what kind of player he actually is. Matt Roy looks like a decent player. How do you feel about Dumba? He has some sandpaper but teams keep trading him around.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@bted I would be happy with Zadorov and anyone else serviceable....

[@runninwiththedevils]

@bted Haven't seen Dumba too much, but I would prefer a bit more size if possible

[@fakedeath13]

I'm down to get Pesce, but do we just maroon Nemec to third pairing minutes until Dougie declines then? And what do we do with Marino and eventually Casey?

[@BonnotAR]

Likely means Marino and Casey are trade bait, maybe even Nemec if Tom is wanting to get aggressive and adding to the top 9

[@runninwiththedevils]

@fakedeath13 Nemec can develop as a third pair D. I think Marino and/or Casey may get dealt. I do not think Casey truly fits the WIN NOW mode that Fitz activated. He would have pretty good trade value...

[@yourfate92]

with what cap? you have 16m in cap. 6 free agents.....and 5 of those free agents are suspected to stay. Its reported pesces looking for 7+ dont see it happening. If i had to take a guess.....he lands in boston. they have 30ish in cap. After those free agents are signed youre looking at like probably around 5m in cap left. carolina offered pesce .5.5 m a season last summer. he said that wasnt enough.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@yourfate92 I think there is some salary on the way out in NJ. I would pass at $7M myself. Too rich for my blood.

[@Vividly2849]

Being 17 watching the devils is not always that easy to watch especially sloppy defending lead to goal against. It’s was a lot shouting and banging man. 2023/24 will always be known as frustrating season.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Vividly2849 hang in there, we hopefully win a Cup before you can go to the bar legally

[@GemCardCollecting]

Would love pesce

[@runninwiththedevils]

@GemCardCollecting Get the Young Guns RC ready!

[@larryblumenfeld1623]

This better be just smoke ! Getting Pecsi makes not much sense . Allocating $$$ for both Hamilton & then Pecsi plus paying Nemec in a couple yrs is way too much . Plus then they got to get rid of Marino. They really need to get two Defensive left handed Dmen . If they do get rid of Marino , they got the luxury of moving Luke to the right side . Thinking Zanderoff , Brenden Dylan ... 3rd pairing return of Kulikov

[@runninwiththedevils]

@larryblumenfeld1623 I have faith Fitz will have a revamped defense out there in front of Markstrom....

[@Christopher_Penc]

It would be nice if the Devils sign Pesce. But I don't think it's going to happen.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Christopher_Penc I think he may get a slight overpayment....

[@ITzCw4dE]

Great player but didn't Pesce fracture his fibula in the playoffs? We have a lot of good guys in our system, move the 10th pick. I want to see results. Not a player we draft and wont see for 3 years. Our time is now, gotta make moves.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ITzCw4dE I don't want Necas. I want to trade the pick as well. New video dropping shortly discussing this all. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@CarbonMonoxideBag]

take good care of him

[@runninwiththedevils]

@CarbonMonoxideBag We didn't get him yet...

[@Cape-Dweller]

When you play in Carolina, Florida, or Tennessee, you keep more of your money.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Cape-Dweller North Carolina has state income tax. "Eight U.S. states currently have no state income tax whatsoever: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming." But what an advantage it is for teams that play in those states!

[@sst6601]

​@@runninwiththedevilswould love to see the Stanley Cup Final Anchorage/Florida

[@runninwiththedevils]

@sst6601 lmao

[@JSnow-rv8ls]

Id rather zadarov hes a monster was even bwtter in the playoffs

[@runninwiththedevils]

@JSnow-rv8ls Zadorov is a machine

[@Jman-cx4bd]

zadorov is amazing and arguably just what this team needs however he has never been a top pair defensman in his career and im not paying him 5+ to be a bottom pair guy. if we want to add that snarl in the back end brendan dillon is my number one target, statistically a very good defensive defensman who can also put up some points and add that much needed snarl for almost half the price of zadorov

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Jman-cx4bd I like Dillon as well, but I definitely prefer Zadorov. I am curious to see how different the $ is when they sign

[@Jman-cx4bd]

@@runninwiththedevils I’ve pushed for zadorov a lot during the reg season but now he’s going to sign a long term deal for 5+when we gotta sign Luke and Nemo these upcoming two seasons. And he’s not going to play over either of them. And he’s also not known for being a legit top 4 dman either. Was a bottom pair maybe 4th d in Calgary and was a 4th d in Vancouver. We need a bonified top 4 D

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Jman-cx4bd There is potential to mess around with the pairings. I get Zadorov here no matter what! ZADOROV OR BUST!

[@ValS781]

name me your Devils next season defense pairings given two new D-men aquired by Fitzgerald which are on you list

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ValS781 Video coming sooooon

[@jamesvalenti9288]

Another Pesce in Jersey? Maybe he can meet with Joe and he can learn to straighten out opponents with a simple baseball bat....that would be entertaining..#BringBradytoNJ

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jamesvalenti9288 HAHAHA. Joe Pesci is definitely one of my personal favorites. He was in some of the best movies of all time: Home Alone, Goodfellas, and Casino?!? #BringBradyToNJ

[@judistzoinkiski3395]

Every Rumor we as Devil fans run with it and act like it gonna happen. No thanks pay 7m for him, when Marino can do what he does. Also Rumor is that Fitzy wants Rugter and they will trade the 10th for him too. They dont need a RD they need a LD. This is why i dont yap about rumors remember the rumor of Gibson being a Devil

[@runninwiththedevils]

@judistzoinkiski3395 I am definitely not talking like it is going to happen. Just speculating on the rumor. At $7M I am not interested personally. Another d-man will be shipped out...stay tuned....I never was on the "get Gibson" train

[@Jman-cx4bd]

id much prefer the devils sign brenden dillon 2.8x2 trade for a legit top 4 Left shot Defensive defensman ship out siegs than ship out marino and over pay pesce to be a borderline 3rd pairer for us outside of maybe this upcoming season x-hamilton hughes-marino dillon-nemec i like zadorov but is he a top pairing guy? ( hes had like one season over 19 mins in chicago) skjei will get overpaid and every one else id say isnt really a big upgrade so i feel like that last defensive peice needs to come via trade i have no idea the availability of these guys but im hammering for guys like jonas brodin marcus pettersson kaiden guhle etc however i realistically think that making playoffs will not be a problem so id atleast maybe see if siegenthaler can be the shutdown guy we all remember he was and if hes not just go for a D at the deadline. i think adding physicality and veteran leadership throughout our forward core and finishing that out is the most pressing issue for this offseason sign stamkos 6x3 trade whatever is takes for lawson crouse sign carrier 2x3 sign perry .975x1 stamkos-hughes-meier crouse-hischier-bratt palat-haula-mercer carrier-lazar-perry siegs-hamilton hughes-marino dillon-nemec markstrom allen every line has atleast one tough "sandpaper" guy thats annoying to play against + there is 4 and possibly soon to be 5 cups added to the roster with those moves

[@Jman-cx4bd]

also on another note marino was an incredible defensman up until last season where he wasnt even bad he was just ok, id say last seasons performance from marino was more a product of a bad team plus just bad decisions made by lindy. the guy was so good with luke and lindy just kept playing him with bahl when that pair would repeatedly not work. marino was forced to play more of a puck moving role due to the injuries instead of being the shutdown guy to bail out the puck moving defensman.

[@sst6601]

​​@@Jman-cx4bdare you on something? Marino was horrible last season? How many time he just stood still around the crease and watched the puck going into the Devils net. Plus the guy does not hit. Also Dillon will sign around 4.5M😂

[@runninwiththedevils]

@sst6601 It is crazy how many sites have Dillon signing these paltry deals. (almost everyone I have seen is below $3M AAV) I was curious if I was super over valuing him, or these sites are insane?!?

[@sst6601]

@@runninwiththedevils he's been on a 3.275M with the Jets. Why would he sign below that if he is in such demand by the Devils?))

[@Jman-cx4bd]

@@sst6601 the main reason is age but those contracts are all just based on what’s been projected.

[@rme2986]

Rico needs to lose tomorrow, take that hunger back to Jersey and win the cup here. It is his destiny.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@rme2986 I prefer he wins, comes here and wins another!

[@jeromedangelo7028]

Baseless conjecture.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jeromedangelo7028 98% of rumors/speculation