Worst confirmed: New Jersey Devils' confirm star forward will miss significant time following 'freak accident'
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It was reported today that the New Jersey Devils, a Metropolitan Division rival of the Rangers, will be without superstar forward Jack Hughes for a lengthy period of time. Could this ruin their chance at a run to the playoffs?
With a record of 12-4-1 in the Metropolitan Division, the Devils are the team to beat.
That might be easier, as the Rangers will have one less superstar to deal with on the Devils, as it's been reported today that the team will be was the "freak accident" that sidelined Hughes exactly' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>missing forward Jack Hughes for a significant amount of time due to a non-hockey injury.
«New Jersey Devils C Jack Hughes underwent successful surgery on his finger.
The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert Hotchkiss at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
The expected return to play timeline is eight weeks and he will be re-evaluated at the six-week mark.»
The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert Hotchkiss at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
The expected return to play timeline is eight weeks and he will be re-evaluated at the six-week mark.»
The medical update from the team didn't provide a return time for Hughes, but according to ESPN's Emily Kaplan will be two months.
The expected recovery time is eight weeks, though he will be reevaluated in six weeks.
What was the "freak accident" that sidelined Hughes exactly? Well, he was cut by glass at a team dinner, which is troubling news considering how this wasn't related to what happened on the ice.
While we hope the Devils' superstar recovers without complications, this opens up the Metropolitan Division for the Rangers.
The Rangers are 9-7-2, and 6th in the Metropolitan, compared to their Hudson River rivals, who are missing their 1st-line center, Jack Hughes.
Could they make up some ground in this time frame if the team isn't capable of exercising the next-man-up mentality?
Hughes has scored 20 points (10-10) in the last 17 games played this season for the New Jersey Devils. Hughes will be out for at least eight weeks, and with a re-evaluation at the 6-week period.
Previously on NY Hockey Insider
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NOVEMBRE 15 | 78 ANSWERS Worst confirmed: New Jersey Devils' confirm star forward will miss significant time following 'freak accident' Will the New Jersey Devils lose their competitive edge without forward Jack Hughes in the lineup for the next eight weeks? | ||
| Yes | 53 | 67.9 % |
| No` | 25 | 32.1 % |
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