DitD & Open Post - 8/20/26: Healthy Hughes Edition

TRENDINGNFL news and updatesCavs land Peyton WatsonMiles exits with injuryFudd out for seasonFantasy Football BlueprintStory byStory byDitD & Open Post - 8/20/26: Healthy Hughes Edition BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 14: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils waits for a face off during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on April 14, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by China Wong/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images Nate PillingThu, August 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesJack Hughes’ Health and What It Means for the Devils in 2026-27The New Jersey Devils did not miss the playoffs because of one cold stretch or a single weak month last […]SportsnautJack Hughes Leads All Devils Forwards In NHL 27 Player RatingsNHL 27 is coming out soon, and New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes is one of the best centers in the game.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsNHL 27 Player Ratings: New Jersey Devils' Top Rated Defenseman May Surprise YouThe EA Sports NHL 27 player ratings are out for defensemen and goalies. 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