Toronto native Dougie Hamilton going under the knife on Wednesday

Hamilton was struck in the jaw by a puck on Sunday in a game against the Washington Capitals, which took him out of of the contest, limiting the 28-year-old to just 2 minutes and 40 seconds of ice time on the night.

On Tuesday, it was announced that Hamilton would undergo a surgical procedure on Wednesday to fix a broken jaw. At this point, the timeline for his recovery is unclear, but an update is expected following his procedure on Wednesday.

Hamilton signed a monster deal with the Devils as a free agent this summer, cashing in with a $63M contract over 7 years. The right-shot defender carries a $9M cap hit.

Hamilton has been a solid addition to the blueline for the Devils this season, contributing 7 goals and 13 assists for 20 points in 30 games. Some very unfortunate news. The Devils are going to miss Hamilton significantly.