The Devils are shorthanded on the back line as they make a push towards the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.
The New Jersey Devils face significant challenges as key defensemen Jonas Siegenthaler and Dougie Hamilton suffer injuries. Siegenthaler will miss the entire 2024-25 season, while Hamilton's return is uncertain.
The New Jersey Devils were dealt a blow when defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler went down with an injury against the Pittsburgh Penguins just before the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
The New Jersey Devils‘ blue line is banged up. On Friday, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced that Jonas Siegenthaler will miss the remainder of the regular season while fellow rearguard Dougie Hamilton will ‘miss an extended period of time’ due to injury.
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 New Jersey Devils might decide to shift from buyers to sellers at the NHL trade deadline after Dougie Hamilton joins Jack Hughes on the sidelines.
The Devils are reportedly working to sign defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic to a contract extension before the NHL Trade Deadline.
Amid a flurry of trade deadline activity, the New Jersey Devils are still struggling to improve their playoff status in the Eastern Conference.