After the news of Jack Hughes entering COVID-19 protocol on Sunday, Devils fans are understandably stressed. There’s some good news on the horizon, however, as it appears defenseman Dougie Hamilton is making progress toward his return to the lineup. Team reporter Amanda Stein said on Sunday that although Hamilton did not join his teammates for practice, the veteran defenseman did skate by himself Sunday morning. Hamilton has been limited to 30 of 45 games this season with various injuries, but he’s now been out of the lineup for more than a month with a broken jaw. His 20 points in 30 games are by far the best scoring pace by a Devils defenseman this season, and while his defensive game has stuttered a few times this season, expect more consistent playing time in his new system to aid with that.
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