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Devils' Cody Glass Out Weeks; Hughes Shines with Hat Trick

10/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Cody Glass, a former Pittsburgh Penguins forward, will miss several weeks due to injury, confirmed by New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe.
Glass signed a two-year, $5 million contract with Devils after being traded from Penguins.
He has played six games and scored two goals.
The Metropolitan Division is shaping up, with Devils and Hurricanes leading early.
Jack Hughes has a hat trick, and the Rangers are struggling.

History

Historical Context

The 2017 NHL Expansion Draft, held from June 18-20, allowed the Vegas Golden Knights to select players from existing teams, fundamentally altering league dynamics. This marked the NHL's first expansion since 2000, with teams losing key players like Pittsburgh's Cody Glass. The draft's structure aimed to ensure competitive balance, influencing team strategies and increasing competition within the Metropolitan Division.

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Story summary

Cody Glass, a former Pittsburgh Penguins forward, will miss several weeks due to injury, confirmed by New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe.
Glass signed a two-year, $5 million contract with Devils after being traded from Penguins.
He has played six games and scored two goals.
The Metropolitan Division is shaping up, with Devils and Hurricanes leading early.
Jack Hughes has a hat trick, and the Rangers are struggling.

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