Devils trade deadline plans in flux following Hughes injury

Fansided | January 22, 2026

The New Jersey Devils trade deadline plans are now in a flux following the untimely injury sustained by Luke Hughes.

Oct 30, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) waits for play to resume in the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The New Jersey Devils' trade deadline plans got a big old monkey wrench tossed in them. On Monday night, defenseman Luke Hughes left the game midway through the second period.