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Top New Jersey Devils Prospect Suffers Major Setback Ahead of New Season

The New Jersey Devils have been a team showing immense potential through the past few years, but whether it be due to injuries or deals going wrong, the team are yet to take the final leap towards being true Stanley…

By Nathan Smith · Heavy

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 6:33 PM

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Devils defenseman Seamus Casey will undergo surgery and miss eight to ten weeks with an injury.
Head Coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed the injury occurred during a preseason clash against the New York Rangers.
Casey was anticipated to compete for a full-time NHL spot following Simon Nemec's departure.

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New Jersey Devils prospect Seamus Casey will undergo surgery following an injury sustained during a preseason game against the New York Rangers. Head Coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed the procedure, stating that the 22-year-old defenseman is expected to face an eight- to ten-week recovery timeline ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The setback disrupts Casey's opportunity to earn a full-time spot on the NHL roster after spending time with the AHL's Utica Comets. A former second-round pick in 2022, Casey has registered 37 points in 59 AHL games over the past two seasons.

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