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We continue to look at upcoming free agents from the New Jersey Devils organization, turning from two depth defenders a week ago now to two depth forwards.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Devils place Brian Halonen on waivers

Waivers? At this time of the season? Well, that’s where the New Jersey Devils have decided to put forward Brian Halonen, with the sole intention of sending the veteran down to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Utica Comets.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Devils Reassign Lenni Hameenaho, Place Brian Halonen On Waivers

The New Jersey Devils are sending some reinforcements to their AHL affiliate for one final postseason push. The Devils announced that they’ve reassigned Lenni Hameenaho to the AHL’s Utica Comets and have placed Brian Halonen on waivers to do the same.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 4

Devils Recall Brian Halonen and Marc McLaughlin

Earlier today, the New Jersey Devils announced a few roster transactions. They have recalled forwards Brian Halonen and Marc McLaughlin from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Utica Comets.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4

Devils Recall Brian Halonen And Marc McLaughlin

The Devils have made a pair of roster moves heading into the first half of a back-to-back set against Montreal that begins tonight. The team announced that they’ve recalled winger Brian Halonen and center Marc McLaughlin from AHL Utica.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / October 13

New Jersey Devils Goal Breakdown: Connor Brown Redirects Arseny Gritsyuk’s Feed — Devils Place Dadonov on IR, Recall Halonen

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.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Devils Place Evgenii Dadonov on IR, Recall Brian Halonen

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.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 26, 2025

Brian Halonen Should Be 'Next Man Up' for Devils in 2025-26

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.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4, 2025

Devils getting veteran forward back from IR after monthlong absence

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.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / February 2, 2025

Devils’ Brian Halonen Confident Despite Limited NHL Action

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.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 27, 2025

Devils Recall Brian Halonen From the Utica Comets

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.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16, 2025

Devils Recall Brian Halonen

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.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 15, 2025

SOURCE: Devils Expected to Recall Leading AHL Scorer

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.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / May 16, 2024

Hatakka and Halonen: Looking at the New Jersey Devils RFAs Starting with H

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.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / May 16, 2024

Devils Announce Pair of Extensions

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.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / March 29, 2024

Devils Should Give Brian Halonen an Extended Look

The New Jersey Devils’ playoff odds currently sit at 17.5% (per MoneyPuck). Given the unlikelihood, there’s still a lot of reason to keep a close eye on their remaining contests, with potential to unveil some important storylines.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / March 26, 2024

Devils Recall Forward from Utica Comets, What It Means

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.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / December 30, 2023

Devils Activate Forward, Reassign to Utica

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.