Hamilton (pectoral) is in danger of missing the rest of the regular season with general manager Tom Fitzgerald telling reporters Tuesday, "It's long-term with Dougie. Will he play by the end of the season? Right now I don't know," per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Hamilton (pectoral) was moved from injured reserve to long-term injured reserve Thursday, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports.
Coach Lindy Ruff said Friday that "Dougie (Hamilton) is a long ways away with what he had." Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Hamilton underwent surgery for a torn pectoral muscle Friday and will be out indefinitely.
Hamilton (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
Hamilton (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Philadelphia.
Hamilton (upper body) is being evaluated and remains questionable for Thursday's game versus Philadelphia, coach Lindy Ruff told Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site on Wednesday.
Hamilton supplied a power-play goal among seven shots in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Islanders.
Hamilton managed a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss against the visiting Coyotes.
Hamilton scored a goal on a team-high five shots in Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Red Wings.