5 Records New Jersey Devils Could Still Break This Season

4. Dougie Hamilton – Most Points By Devils Defenseman

Dougie Hamilton is already breaking his own personal records. He has a career high in goals (19), assists (49), and points obviously (68). He’s averaging just under a point per game, and he’s fourth in the league in defensemen points. Quinn Hughes and Josh Morrissey have one more point than Hamilton. Erik Karlsson is having the most ridiculous season with 90 points.

Hamilton would need to really ramp up his scoring to catch Scott Stevens. Some might be surprised that Stevens, and not Scott Niedermayer, holds the record for most points by a defenseman. At this point, Stevens is known as a heavy hitter who captained the Devils Stanley Cup winners with an iron fist and an even harder shoulder block. However, prior to 1995, Stevens was one of the best offensive defensemen in the game. He has 908 points in his career, 12th all time amongst defensemen.

10 points over the last nine games is a lot to ask from a defenseman, but it’s far from impossible. He’s scored at an incredible clip in other parts this season. He had 14 points in seven games from January 22nd to February 11th.

Hamilton is having a historic season in terms of Devils lore. He’s already second in franchise history for points by a defender. However, a great run would be awesome to bring momentum to the team prior to the playoffs.