When a reporter asked if the team’s defense would play a bigger role in Jack Hughes’ absence, Erik Haula’s frustration spilled out in a blunt reply: “Well, I don’t know, you tell me.

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (undisclosed ... Through 62 games, he tops the Devils in goals (27) and points (70). Erik Haula could get a top-six job if Hughes has to miss additional ...

Jack Hughes and his brother ... with Justin Dowling and Erik Haula taking on third- and fourth-line duties at the position.

Devils star center Jack Hughes left Sunday’s game against the ... but the Devils are especially thin at center depth. Erik Haula, Justin Dowling and Curtis Lazar have nine goals combined this ...

Devils forward Erik Haula undoubtedly played a role in the ... such a strong performance is undoubtedly encouraging. With Jack Hughes being done for the season, they need depth guys like Haula ...

and now, possibly missing star center Jack Hughes for a significant period ... especially at center. Erik Haula, Justin Dowling and Curtis Lazar have nine goals combined this season.

On Sunday afternoon, New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula banged a rebound shot past ... and his teammates needed on the heels of Jack Hughes’ devastating season-ending injury.