Dougie Hamilton - NHL News & Rumors

Ready for 2024-25 Hamilton has fully recovered from his pectoral injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Wednesday.

Impact Hamilton didn't play past Nov. 28 because of the injury. He underwent surgery for a torn pectoral muscle Dec. 1 and was placed on long-term injured reserve Jan. 25. Having Hamilton healthy for the 2024-25 campaign will give the Devils a big boost. He excelled in 2022-23 with 22 goals and 74 points in 82 contests and recorded at least 30 points in nine consecutive campaigns before being limited to 20 contests in 2024-25. If not for the injury, he would have almost certainly extended the streak -- he already had five goals and 16 points last season before getting hurt.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Devils players injury details revealed at exit interviews: Timo Meier, Nathan Bastian, Dougie Hamilton, more Here’s one of the most damning statistics for the Devils amid their cursed season: They had 293 man games lost to injury.

APRIL 18 • NJ.COM

May not return for regular season Hamilton (pectoral) is in danger of missing the rest of the regular season with general manager Tom Fitzgerald telling reporters Tuesday, "It's long-term with Dougie. Will he play...

Impact Hamilton has been out of action since Nov. 28 against the Islanders, a stretch of 41 games on long-term injured reserve. The 30-year-old blueliner was putting together a strong offensive campaign prior to getting hurt, racking up 16 points in 20 games for the Devils. At this point, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to play much even if he does return during the regular season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Devils injury updates: Vitek Vanecek, Dougie Hamilton, Ondrej Palat, more Devils coach Lindy Ruff provided injury updates ahead of his team's bout with the Kings on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 15 • NJ.COM

Placed on long-term injured reserve Hamilton (pectoral) was moved from injured reserve to the long-term injured reserve Thursday, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports.

Impact This move can be retroactive to Nov. 28, and Hamilton isn't expected to return until March at the earliest, so this doesn't impact his timetable. However, it does give the Devils considerable cap maneuverability for the duration of Hamilton's time on LTIR. The 30-year-old defenseman, who comes with a $9 million cap hit, has five goals and 16 points in 20 contests in 2023-24.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not close to return Coach Lindy Ruff said Friday that "Dougie (Hamilton) is a long ways away with what he had." Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Hamilton had surgery Dec. 1 for a torn pectoral muscle and likely is out for another 3-4 months. The defenseman had five goals and 16 points in 20 games before his injury, including four goals and eight points on the power play. Hamilton is iffy at best to return before the end of the season, but could be back for some playoff action, depending on how deep a run the Devils are able to make.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Devils D Dougie Hamilton out indefinitely after surgery Oct 4, 2023; New York, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) skates with the puck against the New York Rangers d...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Devils D Dougie Hamilton out indefinitely after surgery Oct 4, 2023; New York, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) skates with the puck against the New York Rangers d...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Out indefinitely Hamilton underwent surgery for a torn pectoral muscle and will be out indefinitely.

Impact This will be a big blow to the Devils' blue line, though they were able to replace Hamilton with highly-regarded prospect, Simon Nemec. Despite a minus-8 rating, Hamilton has five goals and 16 points in 20 games this season. An update on his status should be available once the team has a better idea of his recovery timeline.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils announce slew of injury updates | Latest on Dougie Hamilton, Timo Meier, more The Devils’ injury issues continue to get worse.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NJ.COM

Surfaces on IR Hamilton (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Impact Hamilton's placement on injured reserve was presumably made retroactive to Nov. 29, so he should be eligible to return Thursday against the Kraken, although it remains to be seen if he'll have enough time to heal up ahead of that contest. Look for Luke Hughes to continue to skate on the No. 1 power-play unit during Hamilton's absence.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Hamilton (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Philadelphia.

Impact Hamilton sustained the injury during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Islanders. He's been a key defenseman for the Devils this season, providing five goals and 16 points in 20 contests while averaging 20:59 of ice time. Brendan Smith, who was previously serving as a forward, is projected to shift to defense and serve on a pairing with Jonas Siegenthaler. Samuel Laberge is set to play on the fourth line in his NHL debut after being summoned from AHL Utica on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for injury Hamilton (upper body) is being evaluated and remains questionable for Thursday's game versus Philadelphia, coach Lindy Ruff told Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site on Wednesday...

Impact Hamilton suffered the injury during Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the Islanders. He has five goals and 16 points in 20 contests this campaign. If Hamilton can't play Thursday, then Brendan Smith, who has been serving as a forward, will likely shift to defense, and Samuel Laberge might make his NHL debut as a member of the fourth line.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains upper-body injury Hamilton suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday versus the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Hamilton was unable to play in the third period after logging 13:25 of ice time over the first two frames. The 30-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. If he misses time, Luke Hughes and John Marino figure to fill the gap, while Brendan Smith would likely move back from forward to defense.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up power-play marker Hamilton recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact Hamilton has a goal and three helpers over his last four games, all coming on the power play. His last even-strength point came back on Oct. 24. The defenseman is up to five goals, six helpers, eight power-play points, 50 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 14 contests overall.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Tuesday's loss Hamilton scored a power-play goal on four shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and logged two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Hamilton earned his second multi-point effort of the season, and both points came with the man advantage. The defenseman has two goals and two assists over his last four games, a strong start to November after his slumped over the last three contests in October. He's at five tallies, 10 points (seven on the power play), 44 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-5 rating through 12 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies power-play goal Hamilton provided a power-play goal in the Devils' 5-3 win over Minnesota on Thursday.

Impact Hamilton bested Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson late in the third period to give New Jersey the 5-3 edge it finished with. That marker snapped Hamilton's three-game scoring drought. He has four goals and seven points in nine outings this campaign, which is an offensive pace the 30-year-old defenseman is capable of maintaining.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flashes elite form in OT win Hamilton supplied a power-play goal among seven shots in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Islanders.

Impact Hamilton is picking up where he left off last season, when he sailed to a new career high in points based on 22 goals and 52 assists over 82 games. The Devils are just four games deep into the new campaign, yet Hamilton's lit the lamp three times to complement a pair of assists. While fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to maintain his otherworldly shooting percentage (20.0), it's safe to say that Hamilton is cemented among the elite of NHL defensemen.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs two points in home loss Hamilton managed a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss against the visiting Coyotes.

Impact Hamilton scored a power-play goal, giving him two goals in as many nights to kick off the new NHL season. The veteran rearguard also ended up with two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minor penalty. He'll look to push his goal-scoring streak to three games on Monday against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens season with a goal Hamilton scored a goal on a team-high five shots in Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Red Wings.

Impact Hamilton put the Devils in front 3-2 early late in the third period, ripping a slapshot past Ville Husso. After he underwent wrist surgery in the offseason, the 30-year-old defenseman appears to have picked up where he left off last year when he tallied career highs in goals (22) and points (74). Hamilton will open the 2023-24 campaign on New Jersey's top defensive pairing while manning the point on their second power-play unit.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes help New Jersey Devils beat Detroit Red Wings 4-3

Dougie Hamilton snapped a third-period tie, Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in the season opener for each team

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wrist feels good Hamilton, who underwent wrist surgery in May, is feeling "great." He was a full participant in Thursday's practice, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Hamilton scored 22 goals and 74 points in 82 contests with the Devils in 2022-23. The 30-year-old should once again serve in a top-four capacity in even strength and play a key role on New Jersey's first power-play unit.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes wrist surgery Hamilton underwent right wrist surgery recently and is expected to be ready for the start of the 2023-24 season, James Nichols of The Fourth Period reports.

Impact Hamilton was injured at the end of New Jersey's first-round playoff series against the Rangers. He played through the issue during the team's second-round loss to Carolina. Hamilton amassed 22 goals and 74 points in 82 games during the 2022-23 regular season.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Played with injured wrist Hamilton suffered a "bad" wrist injury in opening round versus the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Hamilton played through the injury as he did not miss any action, but his offensive performance in the postseason was a shell of what it was during the regular season. Hamilton had a goal and four points in 12 playoff contests after a great 2022-23 regular season campaign, as he set career highs in goals with 22 and assists with 52. Hamilton was second among NHL defensemen with 74 regular season points and should be drafted as a top-five fantasy blueliner next season.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dougie Hamilton ROOFS IT For OT WInner 🚨

APRIL 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes help New Jersey Devils beat Detroit Red Wings 4-3