BRETT PESCE NEWS

Under the weather Pesce didn't practice Monday due to an illness, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Pesce's absence Monday makes him a doubt heading into a clash with the Senators on Tuesday. Considering the defenseman is currently mired in a 15-game pointless streak and has just one goal and one assist this season, his potential absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scoring drought continues Pesce extended his current pointless streak to 10 games in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Although he's not typically known for his offensive prowess, Pesce has been uncharacteristically quiet since returning from an eight-game absence due to a lower-body injury in early November. He now has just two points (1G, 1A) in 15 games this season, and shouldn't be on anyone's fantasy radar.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Pesce (lower-body) is in Friday's lineup against Florida, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Pesce will return from an eight-game absence Friday. He pocketed one goal with one assist in five games prior to his injury. With Pesce back in the lineup, Tony DeAngelo will take a seat in the press box as a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Friday Pesce (lower body) has been practicing and will be a game-time decision in Florida on Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Pesce was injured Oct. 19 in Seattle and had surgery five days later. The prognosis after surgery was a 2-4 week absence and Pesce is currently within that window. The defenseman has a goal and an assist in five games this season. Stay tuned.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has surgery, out 2-4 weeks Pesce underwent surgery Tuesday due to his lower-body injury, and the Hurricanes announced Wednesday that he's expected to miss 2-4 weeks.

Impact Pesce's timetable sounded worse when coach Rod Brind'Amour told Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Wednesday that the 28-year-old defenseman's timetable was "way more" than week-to-week. Now it seems Pesce might return in mid-November if his recovery goes well. In the meantime, Jalen Chatfield is likely to play regularly, and Tony DeAngelo might serve in an expanded role.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes D Brett Pesce facing extended absence Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce’s timetable is “way more” than week-to-week, coach Rod Brind’Amour confirmed Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hurricanes' Brett Pesce out long term with lower-body injury Hurricanes coach Brind'Amour said they got "bad news" on Pesce and that his timetable to return is "way more than week to week."

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out long term Pesce's (lower body) timetable is "way more" than week-to-week, coach Rod Brind'Amour told Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Wednesday.

Impact Pesce has already missed two straight contests due to the injury, and it seems the Hurricanes will have to manage without him for a while longer. He has a goal and two points in five contests this season while averaging 19:21 of ice time. Jalen Chatfield, who was a healthy scratch in two of Carolina's first five games, will likely play regularly while Pesce is unavailable. Tony DeAngelo has also seen his ice time increase during Pesce's absence, jumping to an average of 17:41 over the past two contests compared to 14:04 during the Hurricanes' first five outings.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on trip Pesce (lower body) didn't make the trip to Tampa Bay for Tuesday's game versus the Lightning, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Although the Hurricanes have yet to release a concrete timetable for his recovery, the fact that Pesce didn't even make the trip for Tuesday's contest suggests he may not be particularly close to returning. Dylan Coghlan will likely stick with Carolina as an extra defender until Pesce is ready to rock.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Saturday's game Pesce (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Avalanche.

Impact Pesce's absence likely means Jalen Chatfield will be in the lineup with the Hurricanes going back to a traditional six-defensemen group. The severity of the injury hasn't been revealed. Pesce has two points and 14 blocked shots through five contests. The Hurricanes' next game is Tuesday versus the Lightning.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tacks on goal Pesce scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Pesce's goal was the Hurricanes' sixth of the game and the last of their four tallies in a 6:01 span during the third period. The defenseman has earned both of his points, a goal and an a helper, over the last two games. He's added six shots on net, 10 blocked shots, five hits, four PIM and a plus-5 rating through four contests overall.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Sunday Pesce notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Ducks.

Impact The helper was Pesce's first point through three games this season. The 28-year-old put up a career-high 30 points in 82 contests last season -- that's likely closer to his ceiling than his floor for offense. In 2023-24, he's managed a plus-3 rating, three shots on goal, eight blocked shots and five hits over three contests, so he could be a solid source of non-scoring production in deeper fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Carolina Hurricanes Could Stick With Brett Pesce This Season Carolina Hurricanes D-man Brett Pesce was a subject of trade speculation over the summer but appears to be staying. Could he resurface in ru...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Speculation Grows Over Brett Pesce's Future With the Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce returns to the NHL rumor mill as a topic of trade speculation after fading earlier in the summer.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Speculation Grows Over Brett Pesce's Future With the Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce returns to the NHL rumor mill as a topic of trade speculation after fading earlier in the summer.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Five teams that could (or should) be interested in trading for Brett Pesce Pesce’s been relied on as a shutdown defenseman for years with the Hurricanes. There should be teams taking a risk on him this offseason.

JULY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What might Brett Pesce's next contract look like? How about a trade return? Pesce has a year left on the six-year, $24.15 million deal he signed in the summer of 2017. What are the options?

JUNE 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could the Carolina Hurricanes Part Ways with Brett Pesce? Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce can sign a contract extension this summer. If talks fall through, a trade doesn’t appear out of t...

JUNE 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Could the Carolina Hurricanes Part Ways with Brett Pesce? Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce can sign a contract extension this summer. If talks fall through, a trade doesn’t appear out of t...

JUNE 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hurricanes deal Devils big loss in Game 4, can close out series in Raleigh Jordan Martinook, suddenly an offensive force for the Canes, had a goal and three assists. Martin Necas had a pair of goals and defensemen B...

MAY 10, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Contributes two points in Game 4 Pesce provided a goal and an assist in a 6-1 win over New Jersey in Game 4 on Tuesday.

Impact Pesce was responsible for the primary helper on Martin Necas' goal early in the second period and then scored himself just 2:25 later. Pesce has been held off the scoresheet only once over his last five outings. Through 10 playoff appearances this year, he has two markers and six points.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rested Hurricanes storm Devils, force goalie swap in second-round opening rout - The Boston Globe New Jersey managed a single shot on goal in the first period while compared to both Brett Pesce and Seth Jarvis finding the net, then Jesper...

MAY 4, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Scores in Monday's loss Pesce scored a goal on his lone shot in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Senators.

Impact Pesce got the Hurricanes on the board late in the second period, firing a shot past the glove of Mads Sogaard off a rush. The goal was Pesce's fifth of the season and first since Jan. 12, a span of 37 games, though he's contributed 12 assists since then. The 28-year-old blueliner has 30 points and a plus-12 rating through 80 games this season.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Sunday Pesce collected two assists in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Bruins.

Impact Both helpers came in the third period as Carolina rallied from a 3-1 deficit and earned a precious point against the NHL's best team. Pesce hasn't scored a goal in 30 straight games, but he has chipped in 11 assists during that drought and is now two points shy of reaching 30 for the first time in his career.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers against Habs Pesce picked up two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canadiens.

Impact He had a hand in the Hurricanes' final two goals in regulation. It's Pesce's first multi-point performance since Jan. 25, and with 24 points (four goals, 20 helpers) through 62 games, the 28-year-old blueliner is just on pace for his first career 30-point campaign.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE