Devils Acquire Dumoulin, Glass Amid Hughes Injury

The New Jersey Devils have made significant moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring veteran defenseman Brian Dumoulin from Anaheim and forward Cody Glass from Pittsburgh. This comes after the team announced that their leading scorer, Jack Hughes, will miss the remainder of the season due to shoulder surgery. General manager Tom Fitzgerald emphasized the importance of bolstering the team's depth, particularly in light of injuries to key players, including Hughes and defenseman Dougie Hamilton. Dumoulin, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, is expected to bring reliability and experience to the blue line, while Glass is seen as an upgrade for the center position despite a modest offensive record. The Devils have managed to navigate their cap space effectively, with Anaheim retaining half of Dumoulin's salary. Fitzgerald expressed a commitment to enhancing the team's competitiveness, regardless of injuries, as they prepare for the rest of the season.