The Devils’ social media team – lauded as one of the most creative unit in the NHL – has been very excited over the signing of Dougie Hamilton, stirring up Hamilton puns and even pretending to launch a new cryptocurrency coin called #DOUGIECOIN.
But it may have gotten a little ahead of itself Monday morning, posting and then deleting a doctored photo of the 28-year-old star in a Devils uniform that drew criticism from some fans for how it looked.
“Who edited this,” @devils.fanpage commented, among others.
Of course the Devils are pumped for good reason. Hamilton, who signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with New Jersey when free agency opened last week, is considered one of the best defenseman in hockey.
Hamilton, who has played for the Bruins, Flames and Hurricanes, has 106 goals, 235 assists, 341 career points and a plus-72 rating in 607 career games.