Mike Luci

Mike Luci

Joined: Dec 5, 2018

Mike has been writing online since 2008. He's been a fan of the New Jersey Devils and game of hockey his whole life. Through writing, Mike has developed a new appreciation of the game from the unique perspectives he forms. Prior to joining Pucks and Pitchforks, Mike has written for websites like Hendricks Hockey, the Hockey Guys, Devils Army Blog. Mike was born and raised in Westchester County, New York and presently lives in Plymouth, Minnesota.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Jack Hughes #86, Ryan Murray #22 and Damon Severson #28 of the New Jersey Devils defend against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden on April 17, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Realizing Size Matters On Defense

Former New Jersey Devils players (L-R) Martin Brodeur, Scott Niedermayer and Ken Daneyko (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Ranking Every New Jersey Devils 1st-Round Draft Pick Part 3: Success Stories

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Ray Shero of the New Jersey Devils attends the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Ranking Every New Jersey Devils 1st-Round Draft Pick Part 2: Familiar Faces

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 22: Stefan Matteau (C), 29th overall pick by the New Jersey Devils, poses on stage with team representatives during Round One of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft at Consol Energy Center on June 22, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Ranking Every New Jersey Devils 1st-Round Draft Pick Part 1: The Busts

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 18: Vitali Kravtsov #74 of the New York Rangers celebrates his first NHL goal against Mackenzie Blackwood #29 of the New Jersey Devils as he is joined by Kevin Rooney #17 during the first period at the Prudential Center on April 18, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: How Trailing Early Killed Their Season

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 09: Sami Vatanen #45 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on March 9, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Penalty Kill Showing Slight Signs of Improvement

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 20: P.K. Subban #76 of the New Jersey Devils takes the puck in the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at Prudential Center on February 20, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: P.K. Subban Quietly Producing Offensively

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 18: P.K. Subban #76 of the New Jersey Devils defends a shot from Sean Kuraly #52 of the Boston Bruins during the third period at TD Garden on February 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Devils defeat the Bruins 3-1. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Among League’s Least-Penalized Teams Despite PK Woes

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 12: New Jersey Devils owner Joshua Harris (L) answers questions from the media after announcing that Tom Fitzgerald (R) has taken over general manager duties prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Prudential Center on January 12, 2020 in Newark, New Jersey. The team relieved former general manager Ray Shero earlier in the day. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Tom Fitzgerald Isn’t Going Anywhere

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 03: Max Pacioretty #67 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 03, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Max Pacioretty Trade Comes With Pros And Cons

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 06: The New Jersey Devils honored Dr. John J McMullen prior to the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Prudential Center on January 6, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: The Story Behind The Team’s Name

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 23: Ryan Murray #27 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 23, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Blue Jackets shutout the Devils 3-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Are Injury Histories Worth Risk For New Jersey Devils Offseason Additions?

Alexander Holtz (Photo by ERIK SIMANDER/TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils 2020 First Round Mock Draft

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - CIRCA 1988: Mike Gartner #11 of the Washington Capitals skates against the New Jersey Devils during an NHL Hockey game circa 1988 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Gartner's playing career went from 1978-98. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Most Bizarre And Forgotten Brawl

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Tony DeAngelo #77 of the New York Rangers makes his way back to the bench after scoring his hat-trick goal at 15:02 of the second period against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Stop Worrying About New York Rangers

Travis Zajac - New Jersey Devils (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Assessing Travis Zajac’s New Jersey Devils’ Future