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Devils Defenseman Seamus Casey Out 8-10 Weeks

The New Jersey Devils just won their home opener on Oct. 1, so the team was in high spirits. However, some news came out on Friday, Oct. 2, that wasn’t as positive: Devils defenseman Seamus Casey was injured in their…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 7:09 PM
Devils Defenseman Seamus Casey Out 8-10 Weeks
Key Things to Know
  • New Jersey Devils defenseman Seamus Casey will miss eight to 10 weeks following knee surgery.
  • Casey sustained the injury during a preseason matchup against the New York Rangers on Sept. 26.
  • Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed that Casey came through the surgical procedure well.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New Jersey Devils defenseman Seamus Casey will miss eight to 10 weeks after undergoing knee surgery. Head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed the procedure was successful and addressed an injury sustained during a preseason contest against the New York Rangers on Sept. 26.

Casey had been positioned to earn a spot on the Devils' third defensive pairing alongside Brenden Dillon. With Casey sidelined, Declan Chisholm will step into the role as Dillon's right-side defensive partner.

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