Jacob Josefson C FA Thu 11/24/16 12:09 AM
Jacob Josefson
C FA
Josefson scored the game-winning goal in the shootout against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Josefson played just 10:27 during the game and did not register a single shot. He has been a healthy scratch at times this season and has just two assists through 11 games. His lack of a consistent role keeps him well off the fantasy grid in the majority of settings.
Jacob Josefson C FA Sun 11/6/16 5:38 PM
Jacob Josefson
C FA
Josefson will be in the lineup Sunday against the Hurricanes, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Josefson will re-enter the lineup after serving as a healthy scratch for the last six games. He's not much of a fantasy contributor (one point, two PIM, three shots in three games this year) but nonetheless will assume a spot in the Devils' bottom six against Carolina.
Jacob Josefson C FA Wed 10/19/16 1:46 PM
Jacob Josefson
C FA
Josefson played 5:34 of his season-high 15:17 Tuesday against the Ducks on the power play.
EDGE Analysis
Josefson skates in a bottom-six role at even strength, but is an important piece on both the power play and penalty kill. The 2009 first-rounder has never even reached 15 points in an NHL season, though, so his upside is still very limited despite the large special teams presence.
Jacob Josefson C FA Tue 7/5/16 4:19 PM
Jacob Josefson
C FA
Josefson re-signed with New Jersey on a one-year deal worth $1.1 million on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Josefson was out for several stretches during the season due to various ailments, a concern for fantasy owners that does not seem to be shared by the Devils. When he was on the ice, the center recorded 86 shots on goal, but only four found the back of the net. The 25-year-old does have some upside as he averaged 2:28 in power-play ice time, although he managed just two paltry assists with the man advantage.
Jacob Josefson C FA Tue 4/5/16 10:14 PM
Jacob Josefson
C FA
Josefson registered a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
The tally marked his first since a game against Toronto on Feb. 4. The 25-year-old center hasn't done much to make himself useful in fantasy hockey this season, but he does have two points in his last four games. Josefson could be worth a look in deep leagues that count power-play points, as 11 of his 14 points, including three goals, have come on the man advantage.
Jacob Josefson C FA Sat 4/2/16 1:12 PM
Jacob Josefson
C FA
Josefson (wrist) will play in Saturday's game against the Lightning, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Josefson required nearly a month to recover from his wrist injury, but he will return to action Saturday night. It remains to be seen where he will line up as, as head coach John Hynes will wait until game time to announce the Devils' line combinations.
Jacob Josefson C FA Fri 4/1/16 6:17 PM
Jacob Josefson
C FA
Josefson (wrist) will likely be available for the team's game Saturday in Tampa Bay, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Out since the beginning of March, Josefson appears finally set to retake the ice alongside his teammates. Expect the team to update him again on game day, but his status shouldn't be of much concern considering the 25-year-old owns just 13 points through 54 contests this season. The only upside to his return would be in daily contests, as Josefson does see some ice time on the man advantage and could be a sneaky option from time to time in that respect.
Jacob Josefson C FA Thu 3/31/16 1:29 PM
Jacob Josefson
C FA
Josefson (wrist) remains sidelined Thursday against the Panthers, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thursday's contest will be the 12th consecutive missed game for Josefson, although coach John Hynes sounds optimistic that he could return soon. While the center reached career highs in assists and points this season, he still is not producing enough to make him a significant factor for daily lineups.
Jacob Josefson C FA Sun 3/20/16 3:58 PM
Jacob Josefson
C FA
Josefson (wrist) will be re-evaluated in another 10-14 days, Rich Chere of The Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Josefson's wrist issue is definitely worse than initially thought, and it could leave him in danger of missing the remainder of the regular season. However, his absence shouldn't be felt much in fantasy, as the 25-year-old forward owns just 13 points through 54 contests this season. Those interested should check back again in a couple weeks after he's evaluated.
Jacob Josefson C FA Sat 3/12/16 5:04 PM
Jacob Josefson
C FA
Josefson (hand) won't return until Friday at the earliest, per Devils coach John Hynes, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Josefson reportedly has experienced swelling after getting hit in the hand by a shot last Friday, resulting in apparent issues with the x-ray examination process. The 25-year-old forward only has 13 points in 54 games this season, but 10 of those tallies have taken place on the man advantage.