Devils’ Hamilton to miss rest of season and ‘possibly’ playoffs
There’s been an update on Dougie Hamilton’s injury timeline — and it’s not one Devils fans will welcome.
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There’s been an update on Dougie Hamilton‘s injury timeline — and it’s not one Devils fans will welcome.
Speaking on a podcast Wednesday, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald said New Jersey will be without Hamilton for the remainder of the 2024-25 regular season and “possibly” the playoffs.
Asked if Hamilton could return if the Devils were to reach the second round, Fitzgerald said, “There’s a possibility. We’re not planning on it. This is what we have.”
The 31-year-old is believed to have suffered the injury late in the first period against the Dallas Stars on March 4 after colliding with forward Mason Marchment. Hamilton left the ice on his own but appeared to be limping.
He remained on the bench for the rest of the first but did not return for the second period.
Fitzgerald’s update follows his March 7 announcement that Hamilton would be out “an extended time.”
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In 63 games this season, Hamilton has nine goals and 31 assists for 40 points.
The Devils have been hit hard by injuries this season, including to No. 1 centre Jack Hughes, who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery but is expected to be ready for training camp in September.
New Jersey is also without defenceman Jonas Siegenthaler, who is done for the season with an undisclosed injury.
The Devils made some moves at the deadline to address their injury concerns, acquiring Cody Glass and Brian Dumoulin while also signing Jonathan Kovacevic to a contract extension.
New Jersey (35-25-6) currently holds a playoff spot, sitting third in the Metropolitan Division.
