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Devils Boost Roster, Await Hughes' Return for Playoffs

8/18/2025

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The New Jersey Devils seek to progress in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after last year's first-round exit.
Jack Hughes, recovering from shoulder surgery, is anticipated to return for training camp.
Defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic will miss the start of the season due to injury.
The Devils enhanced their roster by signing players like Connor Brown and Evgenii Dadonov.

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Story summary

The New Jersey Devils seek to progress in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after last year's first-round exit.
Jack Hughes, recovering from shoulder surgery, is anticipated to return for training camp.
Defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic will miss the start of the season due to injury.
The Devils enhanced their roster by signing players like Connor Brown and Evgenii Dadonov.