SHELDON KEEFE UPDATE: Jack Hughes Injury News & Major Lineup Shakeup vs. Blue Jackets

Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe delivers a high-stakes update ahead of tonight's Metropolitan Division clash. With the playoff race heating up and the Olympic break looming, Keefe makes a difficult call on his superstar and reshapes the forward lines to counter Columbus’ physical style. Key Takeaways: 🚨 Jack Hughes Status: Ruled out tonight. Keefe explains the medical team's requirements for his return. 00:14 🔄 Lineup Change: Juho Lammikko returns; Evgenii Dadonov sits as Keefe prioritizes size. 01:17 🏒 Kovacevic Progress: Why the veteran defenseman is finally starting to "play freely." 04:01 🧠 The Mental Gap: Why "processing speed" is the hardest part of returning from the IR. 05:19 #njdevils #NHL #JackHughes #SheldonKeefe #LGD