Devils Move Evgenii Dadonov to Injured Reserve Call Up Xavier Parent
The New Jersey Devils have officially placed forward Evgenii Dadonov on injured reserve due to a wrist injury. This announcement was made on a Thursday, following the team’s recent game.
Injury Details
Dadonov sustained the wrist injury during a match against the Detroit Red Wings on November 24. He managed to complete the game without any immediate mention of the injury. However, two days later, head coach Sheldon Keefe informed the media that Dadonov would be unavailable for an extended period.
Player Statistics
- Games Played (2025-2026): 5
- Points: 0
- Average Ice Time: 11:04
Evgenii Dadonov signed a one-year contract worth $1 million with the Devils on July 1. Before joining New Jersey, he played for the Dallas Stars, where he recorded 20 goals and 20 assists last season. Over his 12-year NHL career, the 36-year-old Russian winger has achieved:
| Category | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Goals | 163 |
| Assists | 198 |
| Total Points | 361 |
| Games Played | 622 |
Career Highlights
Dadonov’s best statistical season occurred in 2018-19 with the Florida Panthers, where he scored 28 goals and provided 42 assists, totaling 70 points. He has also participated in 55 Stanley Cup Playoff games, tallying 8 goals and 14 assists.
Originally drafted in the third round by the Panthers in 2007, Dadonov experienced several seasons in both the NHL and AHL before playing in the KHL from 2012 to 2017. He enjoyed significant success in Russia, winning two Gagarin Cups with SKA St. Petersburg before returning to North America.
Call-Up of Xavier Parent
In response to Dadonov’s injury, the Devils have called up forward Xavier Parent from the Utica Comets, their AHL affiliate. Parent, 24, has demonstrated strong performance this season:
- Games Played: 20
- Goals: 6
- Assists: 6
- Total Points: 12 (team leader)
Over four seasons with the Comets, Parent has accumulated 41 goals and 58 assists across 166 regular-season games.
Devils’ Current Standing
The New Jersey Devils hold a record of 17-12-1, totaling 35 points this season. The team currently sits sixth in the Metropolitan Division and ninth in the Eastern Conference.
