New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes is expected to miss the beginning of the NHL season next month due to a left shoulder injury he suffered during off-season training.
The Devils announced on Thursday that the 21-year-old, who is the brother of All-Star center Jack Hughes, was injured earlier this month and will likely be out for 6 to 8 weeks. The team added that he will not need surgery.
The Devils will start the regular season in Europe, playing two games against former coach Lindy Ruff and the Buffalo Sabres in Prague on October 4-5.
Last season, Hughes scored nine goals and had 38 assists as a rookie. He played all 82 games and was a finalist for the league’s rookie of the year award.
Jack Hughes, who had shoulder surgery in April, is expected to be ready for the start of the season.
