Erik Haula, a player for the New Jersey Devils, has been absent from recent games and practices due to an undisclosed injury. The team's coach, Lindy Ruff, stated that Haula is unlikely to play in upcoming games, including against the New York Islanders and the Philadelphia Flyers. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his availability, there are indications that Haula may join the team on their upcoming road trip to Western Canada. Additionally, Simon Nemec made his NHL debut for the Devils and had an impressive performance, contributing two assists in his first game.
In his NHL debut, Simon Nemec played 22:37, with three shots on net and two assists. #NJDevils
Two-point night for Nemec (🍏🍏). #NJDevils
Welcome to the bigs! Simon Nemec is on the ice for his first NHL shift! #NJDevils
Busy day in #NJDevils land. - Dougie Hamilton has a torn left pectoral, had surgery - Tomas Nosek right foot injury, had surgery - Timo Meier WILL play tonight - Simon Nemec will make his debut tonight - Erik Haula will travel w team on west coast https://t.co/gErQEvqj1S
Erik Haula will not play tonight, but the possibility remains that he will join the #NJDevils in Western Canada.
Erik Haula will not play tonight. Lindy Ruff says he’s progressing and they anticipate him making the #NJDevils road trip.
‼️ Simon Nemec will make his NHL debut tonight with #NJDevils, confirms Lindy Ruff. Welcome to the big leagues, Nemo!
With Hamilton hitting injured reserve per the NHL media site, Simon Nemec is to be recalled to the #NJDevils Another NHL debut tonight? More⤵️ https://t.co/eypuENr6gu
#NJDevils updates: - Dougie Hamilton (upper-body) still being evaluated. Ruff was unsure if he’ll play Thursday. - Timo Meier skated on his own - Erik Haula will be out against Flyers.
Erik Haula will not play tomorrow against the Flyers says #NJDevils Lindy Ruff. No update right now on Dougie Hamilton, continues to be evaluated, we’ll see based on that whether he might be available to play tomorrow.
Ruff said Haula probably won’t be available for tomorrow’s game vs. Islanders. #NJDevils
Erik Haula is unlikely to play tomorrow, says #NJDevils Lindy Ruff. “Doesn’t look like he’ll be available,” he says after Haula was unable to practice today.
Ruff said Haula "doesn't look like he'll be available" Tuesday against NYI. Ruff said Lazar (lower-body) going full practice and full contact is a good sign. #NJDevils
Erik Haula, who did not finish the #NJDevils last game, is not on the ice for practice today. Also absent are Timo Meier and Tomas Nosek.
Ruff didn’t have an update on Erik Haula. #NJDevils
No update on Erik Haula right now. Haula did not come out for the third period. #NJDevils