
Luke Hughes Injury Update: Devils Defenseman to Avoid Surgery, Opts for Rehab
New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes will avoid surgery for his upper-body injury, opting for a rehabilitation program instead. Hughes was placed on LTIR on Wednesday.
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New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes will avoid surgery for his upper-body injury, opting for a rehabilitation program instead. Hughes was placed on LTIR on Wednesday.

The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly finalizing a seven-year, $48.65 million contract extension with forward Josh Doan, securing a key piece of their future core.

Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones will miss the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics due to an upper-body injury. Anaheim Ducks star Jackson LaCombe has been named as his replacement on the Team USA roster.

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