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**Devils' defensive depth hinges on Pesce's health heading into next season.** • **NJD** — Brett Pesce's return to full health is the key storyline shaping New Jersey's 2026-27 blue line • **NJD** — Without a healthy Pesce, the Devils' defensive core lacks the reliable right-side anchor it needs • **NJD** — Management will likely monitor Pesce's offseason recovery before making any roster moves on the back end • **NJD** — A healthy Pesce paired with a locked-in Hamilton gives New Jersey one of the league's better defensive duos **What to watch:** Any Pesce injury updates this offseason will signal how aggressively the Devils pursue defensive reinforcements. The lineup's set. Drop in.