NEW JERSEY DEVILS NEWS

Max Willman - Sent to AHL affiliate Willman was assigned to AHL Utica on Tuesday.

Impact Willman has been a healthy scratch for five of New Jersey's last seven games, so he'll head to the minors to get some regular playing time. The 28-year-old winger will likely continue to bounce between levels throughout the season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What channel is the New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders game today (11/28/23)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel The New Jersey Devils face the New York Islanders in an NHL regular season game at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday,...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NJ.COM

Timo Meier - Still not practicing Meier (lower body) hasn't been cleared to practice with the team, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Monday.

Impact Meier has already missed five games due to his lower-body injury and almost certainly won't be in action versus the Islanders on Tuesday given this latest news. Prior to getting hurt, Meier was rolling with a three-game goal streak during which he racked up 12 shots. With six of his 11 points this season coming with the man advantage, Meier should be in line to retake his place with the No. 1 power-play unit once cleared to play.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Haula - Expected to miss out Tuesday Haula (undisclosed) is unlikely to play against the Islanders on Tuesday after coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "Doesn't look like he'll be available," per Amanda Stein of the Devi...

Impact Haula had seemingly found his offensive game prior to getting hurt with one goal and three assists in his last five contests. The veteran forward managed just 9:30 of ice time against the Sabres on Saturday before being forced off the ice due to his undisclosed injury. With Haula unavailable, Curtis Lazar (lower body) could move into a third-line role if healthy enough to play Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New Jersey takes on New York after Toffoli's 2-goal game

The New Jersey Devils host the New York Islanders after Tyler Toffoli's two-goal game against the Buffalo Sabres in the Devils' 7-2 win

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Isles' win streak ends against Flyers, Tyce Thompson acquired from Devils NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Arnaud Durandeau - Moved in minor-league trade New Jersey acquired Durandeau from the Islanders on Sunday in exchange for Tyce Thompson.

Impact Durandeau, who will report to AHL Utica, has notched one goal and three assists in 12 minor-league contests with Bridgeport this season. In four NHL contests with the Islanders during the 2022-23 campaign, he was credited with nine shots on goal, two blocked shots and three hits.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Toffoli - Top-15 goal guy in NHL Toffoli scored twice in a 7-2 win over the Islanders on Saturday.

Impact His first was a backhander from just off the left post in the first period, and the second was a rebound off the left pad of Devon Levi early in the second. Toffoli is in the final year of his four-year, $17 million contract (AAV $4.25 million), and he's doing everything possible to earn another big money deal. He has 18 points, including 11 goals, in 19 games after putting up a career-high 73 points last season. Those 11 snipes put him in a seven-way tie for 14th in the NHL in goals.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hischier - Back from injury with bang Hischier (upper body) had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 7-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Hischier had missed 11 games with an upper-body injury, and he returned with a bang even if the goal was a bit of a gift. He was skating down the slot when the puck deflected in off his leg. It stood as the winner. Hischier is among the NHL's best two-way centers. He may have missed too much time to be a post Patrice Bergeron Selke nominee, but he'll give the Devils a boost as they try to climb back into a Wild Card spot. They are only four points out with plenty of time left.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

4-goal first period gets Devils rolling in rout of Sabres Oct 27, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) makes a save against Buffalo Sabres left wing Zemgus...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

4-goal first period gets Devils rolling in rout of Sabres Oct 27, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) makes a save against Buffalo Sabres left wing Zemgus...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Erik Haula - Sustains injury Saturday Haula was unable to finish Saturday's game versus the Sabres due to an undisclosed injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Haula didn't play in the third period due to the injury. Until more details are released, it's unclear if he'll be able to suit up Tuesday versus the Islanders. Max Willman, Timo Meier (lower body) or Curtis Lazar (lower body) could be options to join the lineup if Haula misses time.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hischier has 2 points in return, Devils cruise past Sabres to end skid | NHL.com Toffoli scores twice for New Jersey, which holds Buffalo to 11 shots

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NHL.COM

Toffoli scores twice, Hischier returns with goal as Devils rout Sabres 7-2

Tyler Toffoli scored twice and Vitek Vanecek needed just 10 saves as the New Jersey Devils routed the Buffalo Sabres 7-2 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jack Hughes, Devils honor 13-year-old for Hockey Fights Cancer Night | NHL.com Teen diagnosed with ependymoma receives signed jersey, reads part of lineup, rides Zamboni

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NHL.COM

Curtis Lazar - Not playing Saturday Lazar (lower body) is not expected to play Saturday versus the Sabres, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Impact Lazar was deemed a game-time decision after exiting early Friday versus the Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old will ultimately miss a game, and it may be more difficult for him to get into the lineup going forward as Nico Hischier (upper body) is set to return to action Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Nosek - Shifts to IR Nosek (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Nosek's move to injured reserve coincides with the activation of Nico Hischier (upper body) from the IR list. Nosek is expected to miss his third straight contest Saturday versus Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hischier - Removed from IR Hischier (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Hischier appears to be ready to return to the lineup Saturday against Buffalo following an 11-game absence. He has produced two goals, 14 shots on net and five hits in seven outings this campaign. Look for Hischier to return to his top-six role versus the Sabres.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New Jersey Devils vs. Buffalo Sabres FREE LIVE STREAM (11/25/23): Watch NHL online | Time, TV, channel The New Jersey Devils face the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Nov.25, 2023 (11/25/23) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NJ.COM

Curtis Lazar - Slated to be game-time call Lazar (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday against Buffalo, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Lazar logged just 4:14 of ice time in Friday's 2-1 loss to Columbus. He has generated three goals, two assists, 19 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and 37 hits in 17 contests this campaign.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vitek Vanecek - Likely to start Saturday Vanecek was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice and is expected to defend the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Impact Vanecek is in a two-game mini-slump as he has given up eight goals on 62 shots in the losses. Overall, Vanecek is 7-5-0 with a 3.43 GAA and .886 save percentage. The Sabres are tied for 25th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.85 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Meier - Skating Saturday Meier (lower body) is skating at practice Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact The Devils are holding a limited skate with only two skaters and both goalies, but it's great news that Meier is back on the ice after he missed the last four games. Meier has five goals and 11 points in 14 games, including goals in each of his last three games. The Devils host Buffalo on Saturday but Meier is unlikely to play.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE