Brenden Dillon - NHL News & Rumors

Adds insurance tally Dillon scored a goal and levied seven hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Dillon has three points, 15 hits and seven blocked shots over his last six games. The 34-year-old blueliner continues to play on the top pairing at even strength, providing physicality and a shutdown mentality alongside Dougie Hamilton. Dillon is up to two goals, nine points, 21 shots on net, 87 hits, 57 blocked shots, 39 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 34 appearances. His lack of offense limits his fantasy appeal, but he's on pace to reach the 20-point mark for the fourth year in a row.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Palat scores 3rd goal in 4 games, Devils beat Blues 4-1

Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brenden Dillon scores a goal against the St. Louis Blues

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Nabs helper in win Dillon produced an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Dillon helped out on a Jesper Bratt goal in the second period. The helper was Dillon's first point in five games. The 34-year-old defenseman has occupied a top-four role for much of the season, though his average ice time is 18:26 through 29 contests. He won't add a ton of offense -- he has seven points and 17 shots on net to go with 75 hits, 51 blocked shots, 37 PIM and a plus-7 rating as a physical presence on the blue line.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Finds back of net in win Dillon scored his first goal of the campaign Saturday in a 3-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Dillon floated a wrist shot through traffic to put the Devils up 2-1 at 7:08 of the second period. The 34-year-old compiled two shots, one block, four hits and a plus-1 rating in 14:16 of ice time to round out a useful fantasy performance. This type of outing is rare for the stay-at-home defenseman, as his marker Saturday was his first point in November. The British Columbia native has logged one goal, four assists and a plus-6 rating through 23 contests while serving as a key penalty killer for the Devils with 2:14 of shorthanded ice time per game.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tatar has goal and assist as Devils beat Capitals 3-2

Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3-2

NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brenden Dillon scores a goal against the Washington Capitals

NOVEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Registers assist Dillon notched an assist, three hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Dillon has a helper in each of the last two games, giving him four assists through 12 games this season. Since the Devils welcomed Brett Pesce and Luke Hughes back from their respective stints on injured reserve, Dillon's ice time has taken a nosedive, though he's still listed in a top-four role. The 33-year-old blueliner has logged just six shots on net while adding 29 hits, 27 blocks, 22 PIM and a plus-2 rating. His physical play is consistent, but offense will be hard to come by if he slips down the lineup.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

First helper with new team Dillon logged an assist, three hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Dillon picked up his first point as a Devil in his third game with the team. The 33-year-old blueliner has opened his New Jersey tenure on the top pairing alongside Dougie Hamilton. It's a good spot and one that could lead to some trickle-down offense, but Dillon's game is based on physicality and playing a shutdown role. He has seven hits, six blocked shots and 11 PIM over three contests in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Brenden Dillon scores a goal against the Washington Capitals

SEPTEMBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Starting on top unit Dillon (hand) is practicing alongside Dougie Hamilton at training camp Friday, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

Impact Dillon inked a three-year contract during the offseason with the Devils, after playing the past three seasons with the Jets. Dillon had eight goals, 12 assists, 241 hits and 111 blocked shots in 77 regular-season appearances last year.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Inks three-year contract Dillon signed a three-year, $12 million contract with New Jersey on Monday, according to Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic.

Impact Dillon compiled eight goals, 20 points, 79 shots on net, 111 blocked shots and 241 hits in 77 regular-season contests with Winnipeg in 2023-24. He will provide the Devils with some depth on the blue line and could be a veteran partner for Simon Nemec.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Namestnikov and Dillon out for Game 5 against Avs due to injuries as Jets face playoff elimination

Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov and defenseman Brenden Dillon are recovering from injuries and won’t be available in Game 5 against Colorado on Tuesday night

APRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Game 5 Dillon (hand) will not be available against Colorado for Game 5 on Tuesday, John Lu of TSN reports.

Impact Dillon is stuck in a 12-game goal drought during which he recorded four assists, 10 assists and 45 hits while averaging 19:49 of ice time. With Dillon sidelined, Logan Stanley stepped into the lineup for Game 4 and figures to remain in that role heading into Tuesday's tilt as well.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jets D Brenden Dillon ruled out of Game 4 vs. Avalanche Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon has been ruled out for Sunday’s Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the Color...

APRIL 28 • KANSASCITY.COM

APRIL 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon out for Game 4 against Avalanche with lacerated hand

Winnipeg defenseman Brenden Dillon will miss Game 4 of a first-round playoff series against Colorado with a laceration on his hand that required stitches

APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Sunday Dillon (hand) won't play Sunday against the Avalanche, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact While Dillon has been ruled out for Game 4, there's a chance he could return Tuesday when the Jets return home for Game 5. Still, it's a tough blow for Winnipeg -- the veteran blueliner had three assists through the first three games of the series. Logan Stanley is expected to work on the second pairing in Dillon's absence.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jets aim to step up defensively in Game 4 with Dillon day to day | NHL.com Defenseman injured hand against Avalanche following Game 3 loss in Western 1st Round

APRIL 27 • NHL.COM

Jets' Brenden Dillon day-to-day after receiving stitches on hand for apparent cut from skate blade

Winnipeg defenseman Brenden Dillon is considered day-to-day after receiving stitches in his left hand where he was apparently cut by a skate blade

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Sunday Dillon didn't receive any muscle or tendon damage as a result of the skate cut to his hand, which occurred during a scrum at the end of Friday's 6-2 loss to Colorado in Game 3. Alt...

Impact Dillon has three assists, four PIM, 12 hits and six blocks while averaging 21:04 of ice time across three playoff contests this year. He also accumulated eight goals, 20 points, 92 PIM, 241 hits and 111 blocks in 77 regular-season outings. If Dillon is forced to miss any action due to the injury, then Logan Stanley will likely draw into the lineup.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hand injury Dillon suffered a hand injury at the end of Friday's 6-2 loos to Colorado, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.

Impact There were fisticuffs once the game went final and Dillon picked up a couple of roughing minors. one against Jack Johnson and the other with Brandon Duhaime. It was not clear when he injured his hand and coach Rick Bowness said after the game that there was no update as Dillon was still being evaluated. Look for Logan Stanley to enter the lineup in Game 4 Sunday, if Dillon is unable to go.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon heads to locker room with hand bleeding after fight following game

Winnipeg defenseman Brenden Dillon quickly made his way down the tunnel with his hand bleeding after a fight at the end of the game Friday night

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Generates assist Tuesday Dillon logged an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.

Impact Dillon already has three helpers over two playoff games -- he logged just one assist across his last nine regular-season outings. The 33-year-old defenseman is better known for his physical and defensive play than his offense, though he put up 20 points, 241 hits and 111 blocked shots in 77 contests during 2023-24. He should continue to see time on the Jets' second pairing.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Earns pair of helpers Dillon notched two assists, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Avalanche in Game 1.

Impact Dillon did his job well defensively and still had enough in the tank to help out on goals by Josh Morrissey and Adam Lowry. This was Dillon's first multi-point effort since Nov. 18. The veteran defenseman had 20 points, 241 hits, 111 blocked shots and 92 PIM over 77 regular-season appearances, offering some toughness in a top-four role.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

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Palat scores 3rd goal in 4 games, Devils beat Blues 4-1

Tatar has goal and assist as Devils beat Capitals 3-2

Namestnikov and Dillon out for Game 5 against Avs due to injuries as Jets face playoff elimination

Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon out for Game 4 against Avalanche with lacerated hand

Jets' Brenden Dillon day-to-day after receiving stitches on hand for apparent cut from skate blade

Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon heads to locker room with hand bleeding after fight following game