Yakovlev agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Metallurg Magnitogorsk on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

After just one season in North America, in which he logged 25 games with the Devils, Yakovlev will return to the KHL, where he played from 2012-18. In his brief NHL stint, the blueliner notched two goals, five helpers and 24 shots. At this point, it's hard to imagine the Russian will get another chance to secure a spot in the NHL.

Yakovlev dished out an assist in Saturday's season finale against Florida, finishing the season with two goals and five helpers in 25 appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Yakovlev has some intriguing offensive instincts and even filled in at forward for a bit when injuries struck, but it remains to be seen whether the 27-year-old unrestricted free agent will opt to stick in the NHL or return to his native Russia next season.

Yakovlev (undisclosed) is projected to be a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the Blues, according to Mike G. Moreale of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

We suspect that if Yak was still dealing with his undisclosed issue, he would have been listed in the injury section of that NHL.com preview. Either way, the rookie defenseman's status won't cause much of a stir in the fantasy realm, as he's only averaged 15:37 of ice time with six points through 24 games. However, keep him in mind for seasons, as his numbers would be serviceable if projected out over the course of a full campaign.

Yakovlev (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup versus the Red Wings on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yak will miss a third straight game with his mystery issue, but Mirco Mueller is healthy after sustaining a scary in late February to help the Devils avoid major leaks on the blue line.

Yakovlev (undisclosed) is out Monday against Buffalo, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

No word on what is keeping Yakovlev from suiting up, but the 27-year-old will sit for the fourth time in six games Monday.

Yakovlev (upper body) will rejoin the lineup Tuesday against the Capitals, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After three games on the sidelines, Yakovlev will provide some reinforcement along the blue line for a beat up Devils squad. The rookie isn't a huge threat in terms of fantasy, racking up six points in 22 games, but he does sport a 9.1 shooting percentage on the campaign. Yakovlev has seen the ice for just 15:21 on average and doesn't participate in the power play, so there isn't much upside for the blueliner.

Yakolev (upper body) will not see the ice in Sunday's contest against Colorado, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie blueliner -- one of many injured Devils -- will sit for his third consecutive game with the upper-body issue. Yakolev doesn't have a set timetable for his return to the lineup, but his next chance will come against Washington on Tuesday.

Yakovlev (upper body) won't be in the lineup against Vancouver on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yakovlev will miss his second game due to his upper-body issue. The defender struggled for a spot in the lineup earlier in the year and may be hard pressed to secure minutes down the stretch, especially once Sami Vatanen (illness) and Mirco Mueller (shoulder) are cleared to return.

Yakovlev will sit out Wednesday's game in Edmonton due to an upper-body injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yakovlev joins an extensive list of Devils sidelined by injury. Recent AHL call-up Colton White will take Yakovlev's spot on the third defensive pairing, making his NHL debut.

Yakovlev was called up from AHL Binghamton on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old defenseman has been making spot appearances throughout the season for the Devils, including as recently as February 5. When a move like this happens on trade deadline day, it makes you wonder if another move may be coming, but this could just be another call up for Yakovlev.