Dougie Hamilton, defenseman for the New Jersey Devils, is set to miss the rest of the regular season and potentially the playoffs due to a lower-body injury. General manager Tom Fitzgerald shared that the team is not optimistic about Hamilton's return even if they advance to the playoffs, stating, “We’re not planning on it.” Hamilton has been sidelined since March 4 during a game against the Dallas Stars.

This season, Hamilton has recorded 40 points, contributing nine goals and 31 assists in 63 games. The 31-year-old is in the fourth year of a seven-year contract worth $63 million and holds a commendable career total of 501 points across 834 games played for teams including the Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Devils.