NATHAN BASTIAN NEWS

Expected to play Bastian (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Red Wings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Bastian was deemed a game-time decision, but he was involved in line rushes in warmups in his usual fourth-line spot. The 26-year-old has five points, 56 hits and a minus-9 rating through 29 outings this season, and he's been out of the power-play mix for all of December.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision According to coach Lindy Ruff, Bastian (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Detroit, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Bastian has a pair of assists in his last three games, giving the 26-year-old winger a goal and five points with 56 hits this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist in win Bastian posted an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Canucks.

Impact Bastian snapped his seven-game point drought when he set up a Michael McLeod tally in the first period. The 25-year-old Bastian has been limited to fourth-line minutes for much of the campaign, and he hasn't scored enough to warrant a promotion in the lineup. He's at three points with 26 shots on net, 39 hits, four PIM and a minus-9 rating over 22 contests.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays mostly on special teams Bastian skated just 8:27 TOI in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers, recording one shot and one blocked shot.

Impact The majority of Bastian's ice time came on special teams, as he logged 1:40 on the power play and 2:43 shorthanded. His role on the second power-play unit can give Bastian an inkling of fantasy relevance at times, but a minuscule fourth-line role at even strength makes it tough for the 25-year-old winger to score consistently. Bastian's currently mired in a six-game point drought, which has him stuck on one goal and one assist this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first point in eighth game Bastian contributed an assist, one shot, one blocked shot, two hits, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

Impact This is about as much as Bastian can stuff the stat-sheet from his little-used fourth-line role; all that production came in just 8:24 TOI on Thursday. The assist was Bastian's first point of 2023-24. He had six goals and nine assists in 43 appearance last season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year contract Bastian signed a two-year, $2.7 million contract with New Jersey on Saturday.

Impact Bastian accounted for six goals, 15 points and 99 hits in 43 games with the Devils last season. He should be expected to occupy a fourth-line role with the team in 2023-24.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not qualified by Devils Bastian didn't get a qualifying offer from New Jersey, which will result in him becoming an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact Bastian had six goals, 15 points, 31 PIM, 99 hits and 38 blocks in 43 outings with the Devils last season. He completed a two-year, $1.65 million contract and would have required a one-year, $918,750 qualifying offer to keep his exclusive negotiating rights.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs three helpers in win Bastian logged three assists in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Bastian picked up a helper on Jesper Boqvist's tally in the first period, Miles Wood's in the second and an empty-netter from Tomas Tatar in the final frame. It's the first three-point game this season for Bastian and his first multi-point effort since Nov. 5. The 25-year-old winger has six goals and nine assists in 42 games this season while moving in and out of a bottom-six role in New Jersey's lineup.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Pens Bastian (upper body) is expected to suit up versus Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Bastian will be back in the lineup following his 11-game stint on the shelf due to his upper-body issue. Injuries have limited the winger to just 36 games this season in which he notched six goals and six assists. If Bastian can get back to being fully fit heading into the postseason, he could be a sneaky low-end fantasy target even with his limited role.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Bastian (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Jets, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Bastian has been progressing towards a return but will miss his 11th straight game. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against the Penguins.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Thursday Bastian (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against the Rangers, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Impact It will be the Devils' ninth straight game without Bastian, but he is making progress, according to coach Lindy Ruff. The 25-year-old forward has six goals and 12 points in 39 appearances this season. When Bastian is ready to return, he will likely serve in a bottom-six role.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres play the Devils on losing streak

The Buffalo Sabres aim to stop a four-game skid when they take on the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Still sidelined Bastian (upper body) will be out at least two more games, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Bastian will miss his third and fourth games after suffering an upper-body injury March 12 against the Hurricanes. Even when healthy, the 25-year-old Bastian may struggle to crack the Devils' lineup, with Curtis Lazar rounding out the team's bottom six. Bastian has six goals and six assists through 39 games this season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with upper-body injury Bastian will miss out versus Tampa Bay on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Bastian has just one point in his last six contests while also dishing out 21 hits and averaging 10:37 of ice time. Bastian may have been in danger of losing his roster spot even if healthy with Curtis Lazar poised to make his Devils debut. Once given the all-clear, Bastian figures to be in the mix for a bottom-six role but could periodically serve as a healthy scratch.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hischier leads Devils to 3-1 win over Canadiens

Nico Hischier had a goal and an assist, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1

MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Mercer has goal, 3 assists as Devils beat Avalanche 7-5

Dawson Mercer stayed hot with a goal and three assists, Tomas Tatar had a goal and two assists, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-5

MARCH 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Mercer extends goal streak to 6 games, Devils roll Flyers

Dawson Mercer scored in his sixth straight, Akira Schmid made 24 saves in posting his first shutout and the New Jersey Devils beat the Flyers 7-0 on Saturday night, handing Philade...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Devils' injury report: Devils get some good news on Miles Wood, Nathan Bastian, John Marino, call up Nolan Foote for road trip The Devils (25-12-3) face the Hurricanes (25-8-7) on Tuesday night.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • NJ.COM

Johansen scores in OT to lift Predators past Devils, 4-3

Ryan Johansen scored his second goal of the game 33 seconds into overtime and Juuse Saros made 25 saves in the Nashville Predators’ 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursd...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Devils' Nathan Bastian: 'Full 60-minute game' is key to securing historic 14th straight win The New Jersey Devils seek their 14th straight victory vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • NJ.COM

Ruled out versus Habs Bastian (undisclosed) will be shelved again for Thursday's matchup with Montreal, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Prior to getting hurt, Bastian was stuck in a rut with a nine-game pointless streak during which he recorded a mere 11 shots. In 50 games since rejoining the Devils back in November, the 24-year-old Ontario native has registered 10 goals, one assist and 73 shots while averaging 12:35 of ice time.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bastian completes Devils' rally past NHL-leading Avalanche Nathan Bastian scored a power-play goal with 6:56 left to put the New Jersey Devils on top as they rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat...

MARCH 9, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM