Halonen has been assigned to AHL Utica by the Devils, the team announced Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Cody Glass (upper body) returned Thursday against the Canadiens and Connor Brown (upper body) is day-to-day and inching closer to a return, so Halonen's services are no longer required at the NHL level. The 26-year-old Halonen made the most of his time with the big club, scoring his first NHL goal, but that was his only point in nine appearances so far this year.

Halonen scored a goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Halonen was scratched for the first two games of the Devils' road trip, but he drew back in for Connor Brown (undisclosed) in this contest. Halonen's tally at 3:12 of the second period was the first of his NHL career in his 12th appearance, and it stood as the game-winner. The 26-year-old has added four shots on net, 18 hits, five PIM and a minus-1 rating over eight games this season while filling in as a fourth-liner on occasion. While he's finally on a scoresheet in the NHL, he shouldn't be expected to be a consistent scorer going forward.

Halonen was recalled from AHL Utica on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Devils placed Evgenii Dadonov (hand) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Halonen has one goal in two minor-league games this campaign. During the 2024-25 regular season, he didn't have a point in two appearances with New Jersey while posting one blocked shot and two hits.

Halonen was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Halonen had 27 goals, 40 points and 48 PIM across 62 regular-season outings with AHL Utica in 2024-25. The 26-year-old did end up logging two games with New Jersey in each of the past two regular seasons, so it's at least possible that he'll get a brief call-up before 2025-26 draws to a close.

Halonen was assigned to AHL Utica on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Devils activated Erik Haula (ankle) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Halonen was a healthy scratch for the last two games. He hasn't earned a point in two NHL appearances this season while posting two shots on goal, one blocked shot and two hits.

Halonen was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Halonen could play in Monday's game against Philadelphia if Nico Hischier (undisclosed) is unavailable. The 26-year-old Halonen had a minus-1 rating and one blocked shot in 11:35 of ice time against the Flyers on Jan. 18.

Halonen was reassigned to AHL Utica on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Halonen was a healthy scratch in two of three games during his recent NHL stint. He had a minus-1 rating and one blocked shot in 11:35 of ice time against Philadelphia on Saturday. Halonen has 13 goals and 21 points in 31 AHL appearances this season.

Halonen was recalled from AHL Utica on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Halonen made his NHL debut with the Devils last year by appearing in two games and logging two shots on goal and two hits while averaging 8:17 of ice time. He'll rejoin New Jersey for the first time this season since Stefan Noesen (illness) and Erik Haula (ankle) will be unavailable for Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs. However, it seems unlikely that Halonen will play a significant role for the Devils if he enters the lineup.

Halonen inked a two-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Halonen played in just two NHL games this season in which he registered two shots and two hits while averaging 8:17 of ice time. The 25-year-old winger was significantly more productive in the minors, racking up 20 goals and nine helpers with AHL Utica. Even with this new deal in hand, Halonen figures to remain primarily an AHL option for the club next season.

Halonen was returned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Halonen has no points, two shots and two hits in two contests with New Jersey this season. He also has 16 goals and 24 points in 30 appearances with Utica in 2023-24.