The New Jersey Devils have made significant roster changes, placing forward Evgenii Dadonov on injured reserve due to a wrist injury. This decision comes after Dadonov sustained the injury in a game against the Detroit Red Wings on November 24, 2025. Although he finished the match, the team later confirmed that he would be unavailable for an extended period, as stated by head coach Sheldon Keefe.
Devils Recall Xavier Parent
In response to Dadonov’s injury, the Devils have recalled forward Xavier Parent from their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets. Parent, who is 24 years old, leads the Comets with 12 points, having scored six goals and provided six assists in 20 games this season.
Dadonov’s Performance Overview
Evgenii Dadonov joined the Devils on July 1, signing a one-year, $1 million contract after a season with the Dallas Stars. In the current 2025-26 season, Dadonov has played five games but has yet to score any points, averaging just 11:04 of ice time per game.
- Age: 36
- NHL Teams: Devils, Stars, Canadiens, Golden Knights, Senators, Panthers
- Career Stats: 163 goals, 198 assists, 361 points in 622 regular-season games
- Best Season: 2018-19 with Panthers (28 goals, 42 assists, 70 points)
- Playoff Experience: 55 games, 8 goals, 14 assists, 22 points
Career Highlights
Dadonov was drafted as a third-round pick by the Panthers in 2007. He spent time alternating between the NHL and AHL before playing in the KHL from 2012-2013 to 2016-2017. During his KHL tenure, he won two Gagarin Cups with St. Petersburg SKA and subsequently returned to the NHL.
Current Team Standing
The Devils currently stand at 17-12-1, accumulating 35 points after 30 games. They are positioned sixth in the Metropolitan Division and ninth in the Eastern Conference.
This roster adjustment highlights the ongoing challenges teams face due to player injuries, as they strive to maintain competitive performance throughout the season.
