EVGENII DADONOV NEWS

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4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Shifts to injured reserve Dadonov (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Dadonov's 2025-26 campaign has been plagued by injuries, as he missed 17 games with a hand injury suffered during the season opener versus the Hurricanes on Oct. 9. After just four games back in the lineup, the Russian winger then suffered the wrist injury that is expected to sideline him long term. Other than moving him to injured reserve, the Devils haven't provided an update on Dadonov, so fantasy managers should probably consider him out indefinitely for now.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set for lengthy absence Dadonov (undisclosed) is expected to miss an extended period of time but is undergoing additional evaluation, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Wednesday.

Impact Dadonov was just four games back from a long-term absence due to a hand injury that had cost him 17 games previously. The veteran winger is pointless in his five outings this year. Given his lack of offensive upside and injury concerns, Dadonov is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Dadonov (undisclosed) likely won't be an option for Wednesday's game against St, Louis, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Dadonov is undergoing an evaluation after suffering an injury in Monday's 4-3 win over Detroit. He hasn't earned a point in five appearances this season while posting seven shots on goal, four blocked shots and two hits. Based on Tuesday's practice, Juho Lammikko will replace Dadonov in Wednesday's lineup against the Blues.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dadonov | POST-RAW 11.18.25 | New Jersey Devils Evgenii Dadonov speaks with the media after returning to the Devils lineup in Tampa Bay.

NOVEMBER 19 • NHL.COM

Removed from LTIR Dadonov (hand) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Following a 17-game absence, Dadonov should return to the lineup against Tampa Bay on Tuesday despite being called a game-time decision. He hasn't played since New Jersey's season opener when he posted two shots on goal and two blocked shots in 9:32 of ice time against Carolina on Oct. 9. Dadonov had 20 goals and 40 points in 80 regular-season appearances last campaign.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Dadonov (hand) will be a game-time call ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Tampa Bay, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Dadonov has been out of the lineup since Opening Night versus the Hurricanes on Oct. 9, missing 17 games due to his hand injury. If the 36-year-old winger does slot in against the Bolts, it would likely come in a middle-six role while Shane Lachance would be dropped from the lineup. In order to play, Dadonov will first need to be activated off injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Talent Influx | DEVILS NOW | New Jersey Devils The Devils had an influx of talent join them at practice today as Connor Brown, Dougie Hamilton and Evgenii Dadonov were all on the ice with...

NOVEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

East-leading Devils face another extended stint without best player Jack Hughes

The New Jersey Devils are atop the Eastern Conference six weeks into the NHL season, but now they have to play the next two months without top center and leading scorer Jack Hughes

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Hamilton, Brown and Dadonov Return to Practice | NOTEBOOK | New Jersey Devils The Devils have some reinforcements at practice today as Dougie Hamilton, Connor Brown and Evgenii Dadonov all joined the rest of the team f...

NOVEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

Traveling with team Dadonov (hand) will join the Devils for their upcoming three-game road trip, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Monday.

Impact Dadonov has already missed the necessary number of games to be activated off long-term injured reserve. While the 36-year-old winger is joining the team on the road, it doesn't guarantee he will get into the lineup during the next three games. Still, it's a step in the right direction for Dadonov.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on LTIR Dadonov (hand) was designated for long-term injured reserve Sunday, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Dadonov was placed on injured reserve earlier Sunday, but this latest transaction allows the Devils to gain $1 million in cap space. The veteran winger will now have to miss at least the next 10 games, so he won't return to the lineup until sometime in November, provided that his recovery goes smoothly. Zack MacEwen should play more regularly as a result of Dadonov's extended absence.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dadonov Placed on IR, Halonen Recalled | BLOG | New Jersey Devils New Jersey has placed forward Evgenii Dadonov on the Injured Reserve list. The Devils have recalled forward Brian Halonen from Utica of the...

OCTOBER 12 • NHL.COM

Shifts to IR Dadonov (hand) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Dadonov sustained the injury in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Carolina. He won't be eligible to return until at least Saturday against Edmonton after going on the IR list, but an exact timeline for his return remains unclear. Dadonov logged only 9:32 of ice time in New Jersey's season opener versus the Hurricanes, failing to earn a point while posting two shots on net and two blocked shots.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of trip Dadonov (hand) will miss at least the next two games and will be evaluated further before Thursday's home opener against Florida, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports...

Impact Dadonov sustained a fracture in his hand during Thursday's 6-3 loss to Carolina. He will miss at least Saturday's matchup versus Tampa Bay and Monday's contest at Columbus. A better timeline for his return should emerge afterward. Ondrej Palat will replace Dadonov on the top line in Saturday's game.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in third period Dadonov took a shot to the hand and was unable to finish Thursday's game versus the Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Dadonov was reportedly unable to grip his stick after the injury occurred, preventing him from returning to the game. X-rays came back negative, so Dadonov should be considered day-to-day for now. He is questionable to play Saturday versus the Lightning.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

New Jersey Devils get Jack Hughes back healthy and hope to make a deeper playoff run

The New Jersey Devils go into their second season with Sheldon Keefe looking to build on their return to the playoffs and make it past the first round

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

New Devils Forward Can't Be Slept On Like many teams around the NHL, the New Jersey Devils have had a busy start to July. They notably brought in Connor Brown and Evgenii Dadono...

JULY 5 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

EXCLUSIVE: Stefan Noesen Reacts To Devils Newest Forwards On the opening day of free agency, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald signed two forwards: Connor Brown (31) and Evgenii Dadon...

JULY 3 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Evgenii Dadonov | FREE AGENCY RAW 7.2.25 | New Jersey Devils Evgenii Dadonov speaks to the media after signing with the Devils on July 1.

JULY 2 • NHL.COM

Fitzgerald | FREE AGENCY RAW 7.2.25 | New Jersey Devils Tom Fitzgerald discusses the signings of Jake Allen, Connor Brown, Evgenii Dadonov and Luke Hughes' contract extension and more!

JULY 2 • NHL.COM

5 Former Devils Sign With New Teams On Opening Day Of Free Agency It was a busy day in the NHL on Tuesday when free agency officially began at noon ET. While the New Jersey Devils added Connor Brown and Evg...

JULY 2 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Joins Jersey on one-year deal Dadnov signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Devils, the team announced Tuesday.

Impact Dadonov's contract is only a $1 million base salary, but does contain performance bonuses that could increase the value of the contract. The 36-year-old spent the last two full seasons with the Stars, and he is coming off of his first 20-goal season since 2021-22. He will hope to bring that depth scoring to the Devils, likely in a middle-six role.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stars need more production from their stars to avoid elimination against the Oilers

The Dallas Stars went nearly 100 minutes without scoring on Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner from Games 1 through 3 of the Western Conference final

MAY 26 • Associated Press