Hamilton, who is thought to be dealing with a shoulder injury, is out indefinitely, according to coach Claude Julien. Hamilton -- who has recorded 42 points in 72 games for the B's to date -- will be evaluated again in a few days, but at the very least, it sounds as though he is slated to miss time beyond Thursday's contest against the Ducks. His absence, for any length of time, is a huge blow to a Boston squad that is clawing to remain in playoff contention down the NHL stretch run.