Dougie Hamilton's time with the New Jersey Devils could soon be coming to an end.
The Devils made the veteran blue-liner a healthy scratch Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets. Hamilton's agent, J.P. Barry, called the move a "calculated" business decision, adding that the team has tried to trade him dating back to the 2025 NHL Draft.
Trading Hamilton will be complicated. He's under contract for two more seasons after 2025-26 with a $9-million cap hit. His pact also includes a 10-team trade list, though Hamilton is apparently willing to be flexible on that front.