Hamilton (jaw) is hoping to suit up in Thursday's matchup with the Penguins, telling reporters, "It's been going good so far, so I think I'm ready to play," Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Hamilton took part in power-play drills at Tuesday's practice session, a good indication he'll be back in the lineup versus Pittsburgh. If the offensively gifted defenseman does play, it would mark the end of his 17-game absence due to his jaw injury. Whenever Hamilton is cleared to play, he figures to offer solid top-half fantasy value.