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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New Jersey Devils Using Playoff System To Spark Success in 2013

After Zach Parise left in July, everyone said it. The New Jersey Devils couldn’t be the same team that went to the Stanley Cup Final as a six-seed in 2012. How could they? Their captain, and the…Read More

Devils Pad Divisional Lead With Second Straight Win Over Penguins

PITTSBURGH, P.A. – Weekends don’t get much better than that. After Saturday’s thrilling 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New Jersey Devils matched that effort on Sunday,…Read More

Devils – Penguins: What To Watch For

Fresh off an impressive 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins (8-4) on Saturday, the newly-named first-place New Jersey Devils (7-1-3) will play the back-end of a home-and-home tonight against those…Read More

Devils Take Over First Place With Win Over Penguins

NEWARK, N.J. – What a difference a week makes. Seven days after the Pittsburgh Penguins blew out the New Jersey Devils, 5-1, the Devils returned the favor Saturday afternoon, winning a thrilling…Read More

Devils – Penguins: What To Watch For

With a foot of snow piled on the ground, the New Jersey Devils (6-1-3) will look to bury the first-place Pittsburgh Penguins (8-3) today. In the front-end of a home-and-home on back-to-back days,…Read More

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New Jersey Devils Set for Crucial Pair Vs. Penguins

This might be the most pivotal point of the 2013 NHL season. With some teams taking charge in their…Read More

New Jersey Devils Breeze Past Tampa Bay Lightning

NEWARK, N.J. – In what has become a season of streaks for the New Jersey Devils, the boys in…Read More

New Jersey Devils Magical Line Continuing Success in 2013

There’s nothing about Ryan Carter, Stephen Gionta, and Steve Bernier that jumps out as star hockey…Read More

Devils Get Big Win Over Hated Rangers

NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers rivalry started off this season the…Read More

Devils – Rangers: What To Watch For

The day is finally here. Some nine months since their last, historic meeting, the New Jersey Devils (4-1-3)…Read More

Brodeur, Hedberg Giving New Jersey Devils Best 1-2 Punch in NHL

During his 21-year playing career, New Jersey Devils‘ netminder Martin Brodeur has seen back-up…Read More

Devils Outlast Islanders To Snap Losing Skid

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – In all honesty, Johan Hedberg deserved a shutout in his first start five days…Read More

Devils – Islanders: What To Watch For

The New Jersey Devils (3-1-3), in dire need of a win, will look to end a four-game losing streak today…Read More

Devils Surrender First Regulation Loss, Share of Division Lead

PITTSBURGH, P.A. — It took two weeks, but the New Jersey Devils (3-1-3) players seemed to pick…Read More

Devils – Penguins: What To Watch For

The New Jersey Devils (3-0-3) and Pittsburgh Penguins (4-3-0) will have their first of four meetings…Read More

Adam Henrique Cementing His Legacy With Devils

If New Jersey Devils forward Adam Henrique never played another NHL game, he might still be considered…Read More

Mistakes Cost Devils in OT Loss to Islanders

At some point, the New Jersey Devils will need to pick up that extra point. For the third consecutive…Read More

Devils – Islanders: What To Watch For

The New Jersey Devils (3-0-2) will be looking to find their winning ways tonight, after losing two…Read More

Devils Drop Shootout Loss to Bruins, 2-1

If Tuesday night’s game was a preview of a future playoff series, this spring is going to be something…Read More

Devils – Bruins: What To Watch For

The New Jersey Devils (3-0-1) will look to start a new winning streak tonight, as they travel to take…Read More