The New Jersey Devils have certainly been busy leading up to the trade deadline. After announcing that Jack Hughes would miss the remainder of the season

The New Jersey Devils acquired defenseman Brian Dumoulin in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, receiving a conditional second-round 2025 draft pick and prospect Herman Traff in exchange. The Devils can use depth on the back end with defenseman Dougie Hamilton sidelined week-to-week due to a lower-body injury.

Dumoulin has been traded before — but not at the deadline. The uncertainty is affecting him even as the Ducks climb the standings.