Insider Provides a Concerning Update On Jack Hughes

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman is reporting it was take some time for the New Jersey Devils to determine exactly what's wring with Hughes and how much recovery time he'll need. That, in itself, raises some questions about the severity of the injury.

Hughes left last night's game against the the St. Louis Blues before the first period was half over after losing his balance and colliding with the end boards awkwardly and hard.

Hughes has five goals and 20 points in his first 10 games for New Jersey. The impact of losing him long-term would be catastrophic.