The Devils announced Wednesday that their star and leading goal scorer Jack Hughes will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
It’s going to be a while before the Devils get some help on the back end.
NEWARK—There’s no way to sugarcoat it. The New Jersey Devils’ NHL Trade Deadline was a failure. The Devils wanted to ensure they were more than just a team that consisted of Jack Hughes and a supporting cast.
The Devils are going to be shorthanded on the blueline down the stretch, as Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Siegenthaler are set to miss an extended period of time.
TAKEAWAY - The Devils needed a defenseman to replace Jonas Siegenthaler on the PK - The team has turned to Luke Hughes to fill that void - Hughes has handled the role well and continues to grow his game SALT LAKE CITY,