The New Jersey Devils have placed defenseman Luke Hughes on long-term injured reserve. As a result, they have recalled a defenseman from their AHL affiliate.
The New Jersey Devils have placed defenseman Luke Hughes on Long-Term Injury Reserve, retroactive to Jan. 19 due to a shoulder injury. As a result, defenseman Colton White has been recalled from the American Hockey League affiliate of the Utica Comets.
White has since met with the Devils in Vancouver ahead of play against the Canucks and will be available if needed to play on Jan. 23.Hughes did not return for the third and final period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome after leaving mid-way through the second period. The injury likely occurred during a puck battle with Calgary's right wing Adam Klapka and center Justin Kirkland — with it being believed Hughes hyperextended his elbow.Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe said an exact timeline for a return is not yet known, but that it will be an extended period of absence. “He’s gonna have to get evaluated. He’s gonna miss time, for sure. You won’t see him on the rest of this road trip. We’re gonna get him evaluated and determine the length of the time from there,” KeefeShould he require shoulder surgery, the average timeline to return for a dislocated shoulder is around five to six months. Hughes is currently signed to a seven-year, $63 million contract with the Devils that boasts an average annual value of $9 million. This deal came to fruition in Oct., 2025 as the defenseman was a restricted free agent. Dec 14, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes takes a slap shot against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images White was originally selected by the Devils in fourth-round of the 2015 NHL Draft. He spent one year with the Anaheim Ducks in 2022-23 before New Jersey signed him as a free agent in July 2024. The fellow blueliner has played in 107 NHL games and has 14 points on his career. He has played in 23 games with the Devils so far throughout the year, posting four assists. At 28, White stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs 187 pounds — in addition to his four assists he has also recorded 23 hits and 16 blocks. Following play against the Canucks, the New Jersey club will travel to take on the Seattle Kraken on Jan. 25 before returning to the Prudential Center on Jan. 27 to host the Winnipeg Jets.Jennifer Streeter graduated with a B.A. in journalism from Texas A&M and received her Master of Science from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. At both schools, she focused on an emphasis of sports reporting. A former athlete herself, "Jenny" was a varsity soccer player and comes from a family who participated in NCAA athletics. She has covered everything from the 2025 Hughes Bowl, SEC football, Ivy League athletics, the 2023 ALCS and the 2023 World Series, the WNBA, and much more.
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