There’s a minimum three-year commitment for the Devils to wear the jersey in 12-15 games per season (From ‘How Martin Brodeur helped create the New Jersey Devils’ new third jersey’, ESPN+, ).Ī photo of the Devils’ alternate uniforms leaked late last week to some very harsh criticism on social media from fans around the league. Per Greg Wyshynski of ESPN, the third jerseys aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. The jerseys are inspired by the Newark Bulldogs, a hockey team that played in Newark, New Jersey, in 1928-29. Here’s a glimpse of what they look like with Hughes wearing one. To much fanfare, for better and worse, the Devils unveiled their first third jersey in franchise history. He has his own struggles to sort out, but being on the ice with Hughes would certainly help get him going in the right direction. He’s struggled mightily to start this season and has a goals above replacement of -4.3, the worst GAR among all defensemen in the league.

Hughes is their top possession player and play-driver, so I’d expect those numbers to start trending upwards once he returns.ĭefenseman Ty Smith will also benefit from having Hughes back in the lineup. The Devils are a middle-of-the-pack team at that game state - their Corsi for percentage (CF%) of 50.4 percent ranks 17th, while their expected goals percentage (xG%) of 49.48 percent ranks 18th. However, it’s clear they’ve missed him, especially at five-on-five. The Devils are 8-5-3 and are finding ways to win without Hughes.

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (Photo by Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) But it’s the next step towards getting back and playing.” “He was only staying out there for 10-15 minutes of shooting, a little bit of skating and off he went. “Everybody was glad to see him back out there,” head coach Lindy Ruff said to Devils team reporter Catherine Bogart. Still, it’s a positive sign as he works his way back towards playing in games. He was in a non-contact jersey and participated with the team for about 15 minutes. Hughes Appears at PracticeĪfter dislocating his shoulder against the Seattle Kraken in the Devils’ second game of the season, Hughes joined the team for practice yesterday morning. Finally, line combinations from yesterday’s practice before the Devils take on the Minnesota Wild tomorrow at the Prudential Center.

Plus, Shakir Mukhamadullin possibly extending his contract with Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the KHL.

A look at the Devils releasing their first alternate uniform in franchise history. In this edition of New Jersey Devils news and rumors, we’ll go over Jack Hughes returning to practice in a limited capacity.

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