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NJHN Daily: Hamilton Joins Practice; Prospects Play for Natty; Pair of High Profile Injuries

In today’s daily, Dougie Hamilton joins practice, a pair of Devils prospects play for a National Championship, and much more.

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1 week ago

April 13, 2025

Nick Natale

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) reacts after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period of a NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

The New Jersey Devils stepped on the ice for their final practice before the end of the regular season, and they’re set for a major reinforcement.

The Dougie Hamilton ‘return to play’ saga has entered its final stages, but more on that later.

Elsewhere, a prominent Stanley Cup winner calls it a career, the Edmonton Oilers blueline is handed a massive blow on the injury front, and much more.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Devils: A day after Sheldon Keefe announced that defenseman Dougie Hamilton will likely be available for Game One of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the premier defender took the ice for a full practice on Saturday morning.

More NJD: Two top Devils prospects were in action last night. Blue chip goalie prospect Mikhail Yegorov and recently acquired forward Shane Lachance took the ice for Boston University in the National Championship game against Western Michigan.

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Bleacher Report: Two-time Stanley Cup champion Alec Martinez has announced he is hanging up his skates at the end of the season. Most famous for his Stanley Cup-clinching goal versus the New York Rangers in 2014, Martinez has played 16 seasons in the NHL.

Sportsnet: Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers brace for the possibility that star defenseman Mattias Ekholm may miss the entirety of the postseason.

More Sportsnet: Scary news for the Western Conference’s top team, after Winnipeg Jets star forward Nikolaj Ehlers left Saturday night’s contest after a collision with an official.

San Jose Hockey Now: A year after selecting Macklin Celebrini first overall, the San Jose Sharks have just clinched the top odds for the 2025 Draft Lottery.

Detroit Hockey Now: Detroit Red Wings’ top prospect is unsure when he will join the NHL club after his current team was eliminated from the playoffs.

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