April 9, 2025
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) could be ready to hop back into the lineup when the Stanley Cup Playoffs start. The Devils still have some work to do to secure their playoff berth but are well-placed to extend their season. When Hamilton suffered a lower-body injury in March, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald mentioned that the team was "not planning on" having Hamilton back for the second round of the postseason. However, Hamilton appears to be making good progress, and Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters on Tuesday that "there's a chance" the veteran blue-liner could return for the first round. Hamilton finished the regular season with 40 points (nine goals, 31 assists) in 63 games. In his absence, Luke Hughes has had additional fantasy value, becoming the Devils' top-scoring defenseman with 42 points (seven goals, 35 assists) in 68 contests.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
March 13, 2025
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. He will be out for a fourth consecutive game on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Hamilton could be an option for the Devils in the playoffs if the team makes it past the first round. Jonas Siegenthaler (lower body) has also been ruled out for the remainder of the season, so New Jersey's backline has taken a couple of really bad blows recently. Luke Hughes has taken over from Hamilton on the first power-play unit and will look to keep up his recent good form on Thursday. Over the past four games, he has tallied five points (one goal, four assists).
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
March 6, 2025
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) is still under evaluation and won't play on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Hamilton suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Dallas Stars. Friday will mark Hamilton's first absence of the season. He has tallied 40 points (nine goals, 31 assists) across 63 games. Seamus Casey is set to rejoin the action on Friday, while Luke Hughes will take over Hamilton's duties on the first power-play unit. The 21-year-old can be highly effective with the man advantage. Through 54 appearances, Hughes has earned 28 points (five goals, 23 assists), with eight assists coming on the power play.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Catherine Bogart
March 5, 2025
New Jersey Devils goaltender Dougie Hamilton (lower body) exited early during Tuesday's contest against the Dallas Stars. Hamilton logged just over five minutes of ice time before exiting. He tallied two blocked and held a -1 rating. After the contest, head coach Sheldon Keefe said he did not have an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status leading up to their next game on Friday evening against the Winnipeg Jets. If Hamilton were to miss time, Seamus Casey would draw into the starting lineup. Luke Hughes would likely see an increase in power-play opportunities as well. Through 63 games this season, Hamilton has found the back of the net nine times and added 31 helpers. He has logged 74 hits and 81 blocked shots. He remains a solid option in all standard formats when healthy.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Amanda Stein
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