One of the best defensemen in the league is headed to New Jersey to help fix one of the worst defenses in hockey.
The blockbuster signing of the New Jersey Devils‘ offseason is here. On Wednesday morning, it was revealed that RHD Dougie Hamilton is signing a seven-year deal with the Devils worth over $60 million, first reported by Nick Kypreos of Line Movement.
— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) July 28, 2021
Hamilton, who is 28 years old, is arguably a top-five defenseman in hockey, who is solid in his own zone and absolutely elite offensively.