Fansided · Oct 11, 2025
New Jersey Devils top-six forward suffers serious injury putting the unit in a bind
The New Jersey Devils didn't make any big moves to upgrade the top six this offseason, but they did find great chemistry between Evgenii Dadonov, Jack Hughes, and Jesper Bratt. Now, one member of the top line is out for the foreseeable future.
New Jersey Devils v Carolina Hurricanes | Jared C. Tilton/GettyImagesThe New Jersey Devils' top six did not see the improvement many fans hoped for this offseason, but GM Tom Fitzgerald added a few pieces who could compete for time alongside Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. With Jesper Bratt tied to Hughes and Timo Meier finding life alongside the captain, the Devils went into training camp looking for a third on each line.