Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton has resumed skating and on-ice work as he continues to heal from a broken jaw. There is no timeframe for a return to play and he will be evaluated week to week.
"He's now 16 days out from his surgery and he's starting to skate with our skills coach," said Head Coach Lindy Ruff.
The team is excited to see him progressing but the injury will still take time to heal.
"You know he's getting a step closer to being back playing."
Hamilton, who is skating on his own, suffered the broken jaw Jan. 2 at Washington after he was hit by a Justin Schultz shot. He underwent successful surgery three days later.
Hamilton, 28, had a follow-up with doctors this week and is progressing well from the surgery.
The 6-foot-6, 230-pound blueliner has seven goals and 20 points in 30 games this season, his first with New Jersey.
Dougie Hamilton Being Evaluated Week-to-Week | INJURY UPDATE
Head Coach Lindy Ruff provided an update on Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton this morning.
