Brian Deakyne

I'm joining Pucks and Pitchforks as its editor at the beginning of the 2012-2013 season after covering the Devils for the past three seasons. On the flip-side, I'm a junior at Rutgers University, studying Journalism and Media Studies, and I have been a staff sports writer for the past two years at the Two River Times in Red Bank, N.J. When I'm not writing, I enjoy spending time at the real Jersey Shore, where I've been born and raised. Contact: [email protected]

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With Martin Brodeur to IR, No Need to Panic

A 40-year-old veteran being placed on injured reserve is never a good thing. But in Martin Brodeur‘s case, it might not be a bad thing, either. The New Jersey Devils put Brodeur, who missed Sunday’s…Read More

This Week Gives Devils Opportunity to Rest, Regroup

After two weeks filled with mediocrity and disappointment, the New Jersey Devils will have a rare rest period. The Devils’ last game, Sunday’s 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, will come with…Read More

Stagnant Devils Fall to Jets For Second Straight Loss

NEWARK, N.J. – Sunday night began with bad news, and that was only the beginning. Less than an hour before game time, scheduled starting goalie Martin Brodeur was lifted from that role, as the New…Read More

Devils – Jets: What To Watch For

After yesterday’s embarrassing loss to to the Washington Capitals, the New Jersey Devils (10-4-4) are back home to host the back-end of back-to-back games tonight. The Devils will play the Winnipeg…Read More

Devils – Capitals: What To Watch For

The New Jersey Devils (10-3-4) will look to cap-off a two-game series sweep against the Washington Capitals (5-10-1) this afternoon. The Devils edged out Washington on Thursday night and will look…Read More

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Adam Oates: Devils’ Culture Has Never Changed

Former players, former coaches, and practically everyone all see the same in the New Jersey Devils. It’s…Read More

Big Third Period Lifts Devils Over Capitals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The New Jersey Devils didn’t play a perfect game by any standards,…Read More

Devils – Capitals: What To Watch For

Coming off a stretch that included a couple tough games, the New Jersey Devils (9-3-4) will open a…Read More

Attendance, Interest At An All-Time High in New Jersey

People said it could never happen — that it would never happen. It didn’t matter where the New…Read More

Injuries Testing New Jersey Devils’ Depth

Over the past week or so, things have taken a turn for the worst for the New Jersey Devils. The Devils…Read More

Brodeur Stellar, But Devils Fall to Senators in A Shootout

NEWARK, N.J. – And the struggles continue for the New Jersey Devils. In New Jersey’s 2-1…Read More

Devils – Senators: What To Watch For

The New Jersey Devils (9-3-3) will look to get back on track today, as they host the Ottawa Senators (7-6-2)…Read More

Devils Struggle in Blowout Loss to Islanders

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Some nights, the New Jersey Devils will have it. Other nights, they simple…Read More

Devils – Islanders: What To Watch For

Following an ugly yet effective win, the Eastern Conference-leading New Jersey Devils (9-2-3) will…Read More

New Jersey Devils Rally to Wipe out Philadelphia Flyers

NEWARK, N.J. – It was far from how the New Jersey Devils pictured it would go, but the result…Read More

Devils – Flyers: What To Watch For

Behind two much-needed days of rest, the New Jersey Devils (8-2-3) will host the Philadelphia Flyers (6-7-1)…Read More

Andrei Loktionov Assigned To Albany, Future With Devils Unknown

One day after saying he was excited for an opportunity to at the NHL level with the New Jersey Devils, Andrei…Read More

Devils Place Zubrus on IR; Andrei Loktionov Ready For Big Club

After missing the last four games with an upper body injury, the New Jersey Devils placed forward Dainius…Read More

Devils’ Win Streak Snapped By Hurricanes

NEWARK, N.J – The New Jersey Devils puck luck had to run out at some point. That point come…Read More

Devils – Hurricanes: What To Watch For

The first-place New Jersey Devils (8-1-3) will look to extend their win streak to six games as they…Read More