Seamus Casey injured and out for up to 10 weeks for Devils
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:19 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
New Jersey Devils defenseman Seamus Casey will miss eight to ten weeks due to a lower-body injury sustained prior to the season. Casey aimed for a significant breakthrough year but now faces setbacks that impact both his development and the team’s defensive depth. The Devils are already dealing with injuries on defense, making Casey’s absence a considerable challenge as they seek alternatives from their prospect pool. His injury will also affect the Utica Comets, who now lack a key player expected to help establish a winning culture this season.
- •Seamus Casey out for eight to ten weeks with a knee injury.
- •Absence affects Devils' defensive depth amid other injuries.
- •Casey was expected to be a pivotal player for the Comets.
- •His injury hinders the development of Anton Silaev in AHL.
- •Devils must find alternatives from their prospect pool.
- 9:19 AMYahoo Sports — Seamus Casey’s Injury Hurts The Devils In Multiple Ways
"One of the top defensemen in the pipeline will be out for eight to ten weeks with a lower-body injury, and the Devils will have a tough time replacing him in more than one way.
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