The New Jersey Devils have struggled of late, having lost five straight games before a recent win over the Ottawa Senators. They are waiting for Jack Hughes to come off the shelf and are mulling a Quinn Hughes trade as the holidays approach. But on Thursday, the team announced they will be without a top forward for a bit. Devils forward Timo Meier is taking a leave of absence due to a family health matter. Expand Tweet

“Timo Meier has taken a personal leave of absence from the team as he tends to a family health matter. The entire organization supports Timo and his family and appreciates everyone respecting their privacy at this time,” the team announced.

Meier came to the Devils from the San Jose Sharks before the 2023 NHL trade deadline. He immediately signed an extension with

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