On Tuesday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils announced that defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler was placed on injured reserve (IR), following a morning filled with roster transactions. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom was also placed on IR with a knee injury. In their absences, the team has recalled Chase Stillman, Seamus Casey, Simon Nemec, and Tyler Brennan from the American Hockey League (AHL).
Siegenthaler did not play in the Devils’ last two games before the 4 Nations Face-Off break. He suffered a lower-body injury against the Pittsburgh Penguins, exiting the game early after losing an edge in the neutral zone.
After the team concluded practice today, head coach Sheldon Keefe announced that Siegenthaler underwent surgery during the break. As it stands, he will remain on IR until further notice, and be re-evaluated in the upcoming weeks.
#NEWS: #NJDevils head coach Sheldon Keefe said defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (lower-body injury) underwent a procedure during the break and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) February 18, 2025
So far this season, Siegenthaler has positively contributed to the Devils’ blue line. In 55 games, he has two goals, seven assists, and 52 shots on goal. According to Natural Stat Trick, he accounts for 73.91% of high-danger goals (HDGF%) while on the ice, along with a 55.70 expected goals percentage (xG%).
Siegenthaler has recorded 74 hits and 92 blocked shots this season, and his level of physicality has benefited the Devils. He also plays an important role on the penalty kill, acting as a shutdown defenseman alongside Johnathan Kovacevic. Siegenthaler was also recently partnered with Dougie Hamilton in an attempt to shake things up prior to the break.
In Siegenthaler’s absence, the Devils will need to boost their physicality and tighten up in their defensive end. Hopefully, he will rejoin the team in a few weeks as the Devils continue to fight to maintain their current playoff spot.
