Dougie Hamilton is looking like a dominant offensive defenseman again

Dougie Hamilton is getting more opportunities with the Devils, and it isn't hard to see why.

By Nate Duffett · Pucks and Pitchforks

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:19 AM

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Pucks and Pitchforks argues Dougie Hamilton is regaining his form as a dominant offensive defenseman for New Jersey.
Hamilton is currently tied with Luke Hughes for the Devils' defenseman scoring lead with four points.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe has awarded Hamilton two additional five-on-five minutes per game over recent contests.

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Pucks and Pitchforks writer Nate Duffett argues that New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton is re-establishing himself as a dominant offensive presence this season. Despite facing trade rumors last year and competition from Luke Hughes for power-play roles, Hamilton is tied with Hughes for the team lead in points among defensemen with four each.

Duffett highlights that head coach Sheldon Keefe has increased Hamilton's five-on-five ice time. Analytics reportedly support this decision, with Hamilton ranking second in the NHL in five-on-five expected goals for (xGF) at 9.38, according to Natural Stat Trick.

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