Jack Hughes Injury Update: Devils Star Out Eight Weeks with Finger Injury
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Jack Hughes, the star forward for the New Jersey Devils, will be sidelined for approximately eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a finger injury sustained in a non-hockey related incident. This injury substantially impacts the Devils’ performance outlook and Hughes’ potential participation in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics.
Incident Details & Surgery
Hughes suffered the injury on November 14,2023,while at a team dinner,resulting in a cut to his hand. https://www.nhl.com/news/jack-hughes-injury-devils-forward/c-347519992 The surgery, performed on Saturday, November 18, 2023, was deemed successful. The specific finger affected has not been publicly disclosed. He will be re-evaluated after six weeks.
Impact on the New Jersey Devils
Hughes’ absence is a ample blow to the devils, who were enjoying a strong start to the 2023-2024 season.prior to the injury, he led the team with 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points, placing the Devils at the top of the Eastern Conference.Hughes’ Olympic Prospects
The timing of the injury also casts doubt on Hughes’ participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in milan and cortina d’Ampezzo.The U.S. olympic team roster is expected to be finalized by December 31, 2023. https://www.usahockey.com/news/us-mens-national-team-management-group-announces-initial-olympic-roster Hughes was widely considered a lock for the team, and was even named to the initial roster, but his recovery timeline makes his availability uncertain. He might potentially be replaced on the roster if he is unable to return to play before the Olympic tournament begins.
Previous Injury History
this is not the first notable injury Hughes has faced recently. He missed the final six weeks of the 2022-2023 season and the playoffs due to a shoulder injury sustained after a collision with the boards.https://www.nhl.com/news/jack-hughes-shoulder-injury-devils/c-335349992
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