Hammond will likely make his Devils debut during their back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. Being activated ahead of Saturday's matinee vs. the Panthers makes him available to start today. Hammond has gone 3-0-0 with a 2.40 GAA and .920 SV% in three games this season.
Hammond spent the entire 2021 season in the AHL, going 16-12-3 with a 2.53 GAA and .908 SV% with the Rochester Americans. Hammond has not played in the NHL since 2018, so expect him to remain in the Wild's farm system during the 2021-22 campaign.
Hammond came up to serve as Jonas Johansson's backup on Sunday afternoon because Carter Hutton was dealing with a family matter. Hammond being sent back suggests that Hutton will be back for Tuesday's game vs. the Red Wings.
Carter Hutton is dealing with a family matter so Hammond will come up and serve as Jonas Johansson's backup vs. the Ducks.