New Jersey Devils fans are still waiting for Brett Pesce to get back in the lineup, and coach Sheldon Keefe has made it clear that his return is still weeks away, not days. In this video, we break down the latest on Pesce’s hand injury, what “still in the weeks department” really means, and why his recovery timeline remains so uncertain for the Devils’ blue line.
You’ll see how the Devils have played since Pesce went down with his hand injury on October 26, including their 9-7-1 stretch and the impact of being near the top of the league in man-games lost. We’ll look at how the defense has struggled, spotlighting the tough night for Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec in the recent 5-3 loss to the Flyers, and why Pesce’s stabilizing presence is so badly missed.
We’ll also discuss how Pesce’s skating progress, the lingering issues with his hand strength, and the cast he was seen wearing earlier in November all factor into his eventual return. Finally, we’ll talk about what Devils fans should realistically expect over the next few weeks and how the team can survive defensively until Pesce is ready to play again.
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