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Hamilton Stays, GM Gone | New Jersey Devils News
Dougie Hamilton’s future with the Devils just got a whole lot murkier — and maybe that’s a good thing. After being deemed expendable last season due to his pricey contract and underwhelming play, he’s still wearing the jersey as August rolls in — and the GM who was supposed to trade him? Gone. With no clear replacement on the horizon and playoff ambitions still alive, keeping Hamilton makes sense for now, especially as he pairs well with Siegenthaler and fills a right-shot need. Unless a team steps up with a solid offer to absorb his $9M hit, don’t expect a deal anytime soon — but don’t rule…
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