The news regarding Jack Hughes’ injury has already had a devastating ripple effect on the New Jersey Devils. This comprehensive report from Site Expert Nick Villano details the extent to which Hughes’ injury is a mere case of stitches.
The cut on Hughes’ hand was severe enough to warrant surgery and keep the Devils’ star out of the lineup for roughly two months. Hughes is not the only center out for New Jersey. Cody Glass will also be on the shelf week-to-week, in another crushing injury blow.
As such, the Devils now could have a major need for center depth moving forward.