The New Jersey Devils will be without a key defenseman to start the season as Luke Hughes has been sidelined with a left shoulder injury.
Injury Details & Recovery Timeline:
- The 21-year-old suffered the injury during off-season training earlier this month.
- He is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, but fortunately, surgery won’t be required.
Hughes’ Importance to the Devils:
- Hughes emerged as a top performer for the Devils last season.
- He led the team’s defensemen in points with 47 (9 goals, 38 assists) across all 82 games.
- His stellar performance even earned him a Calder Trophy nomination as Rookie of the Year.
Looking Ahead:
- This setback comes as a blow to the Devils’ defense.
- However, there is positive news regarding Hughes’ brother, Jack. The center underwent shoulder surgery in April but is expected to be ready for training camp starting next week.
- The Devils kick off their season against the Buffalo Sabres in Prague as part of the NHL Global Series on October 4th and 5th.
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