Late-night double-parter. After playing just one game on the fourth line, Arseny Gritsyuk was bumped up to the third in last night’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to a fractured hand for Evgenii Dadonov.
The New Jersey Devils announced that forward Evgenii Dadonov was placed on injured reserve (IR) after suffering a hand injury during their season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Dadonov played just 9:32 on Thursday night, recording two shots on goal before exiting the game in the third period.
With limited cap space, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald did a pretty respectable job of upgrading the depth within his forward group. While there’s probably work to be done to be labeled a Stanley Cup contender, they’re certainly in a much better place than they were a month ago.
Given his ability to play all three forward positions and his experience on the special teams, he’s one of the multiple cost-effective options the Devils could put anywhere in the lineup.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
New Jersey Devils forward Brian Halonen’s early career has been the definition of a glass half full, half empty situation. On one hand, the undrafted skater from Michigan Tech grinded his way into receiving a professional contract.
On Monday, the New Jersey Devils recalled forward Brian Halonen from the Utica Comets. Halonen will skate with the team at practice as the Devils prepare to take on the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Devils announced that winger Brian Halonen has been recalled from AHL Utica. There was no corresponding move since New Jersey had an open roster spot, and their active roster is now full.
According to a source, New Jersey Hockey now has learned that the New Jersey Devils are expected to recall their American Hockey League affiliate’s leading scorer.
Continuing our free agency preview, today we look at two Devils who play two different positions that could have two different paths next season. Our early free agency preview continues today by pivoting back to two more New Jersey Devils RFAs who both share the same last initial.
The New Jersey Devils announced on Thursday morning that they’ve extended forwards Brian Halonen and Samuel Laberge to extensions. The announcements were made by Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald and Utica Comets General Manager/Devils Senior Vice President, Assistant General Manager Dan MacKinnon.
The New Jersey Devils recalled forward Brian Halonen from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Utica Comets, the team announced on Tuesday. Halonen met the team up North this morning ahead of the Devils’ tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 7:30 puck drop at Scotiabank Arena.
The New Jersey Devils activated forward Brian Halonen off the injured, non-roster list and assigned him to the Utica Comets (American Hockey League), the team announced on Saturday.