Anderson (ankle) started the off-ice portion of his recovery Friday, Devils' radio play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson should still be considered week-to-week given he has yet to resume skating following his ankle surgery. The 20-year-old saw action in just 11 games before getting hurt, so hasn't really been able to show what he can do. Once cleared to play, the winger figures to slot into a bottom-six role.

Anderson underwent surgery to repair a broken right ankle Tuesday, and he's facing a week-to-week recovery timetable, Chris Ryan of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson is on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site, with the Devils suffering three straight losses without the rookie in tow. New Jersey can always call up reinforcements on the wing, but it looks like Miles Wood and Stefan Noesen will hold down the fort in the bottom six for now. Drew Stafford technically is another option, but he's been scratched for 10 conseuctive games.

Anderson's lower-body injury is "fairly serious," according to Devils coach John Hynes, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie is currently undergoing tests to determine an exact prognosis. Selected in the third round (73rd overall) of the 2016 draft, Anderson drew rave reviews in training camp and the preseason. It's difficult to draw conclusions based on his first 11 games at the NHL level, but he averaged 11:17 of ice time with a pair of points working against a minus-2 rating over that span.

Anderson was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson, a rookie, will miss at least the next three games due to his placement on IR, but the good news for the Devils is that they'll get Brian Boyle (upper body) back into the lineup for Friday's (4:00 p.m. ET) home tilt against the Islanders.

Anderson (undisclosed) was hurt in the first period of Wednesday's game versus the Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson played just 1:44 of the first period before heading to the locker room with an undisclosed injury. The Devils' forward was injured when he collided with the net and it remains to be seen whether Anderson will return. If not, the team will likely update his status following the game.

Anderson will make his NHL debut Saturday for a matinee against the visiting Panthers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was a standout with the University of Minnesota-Duluth the past two seasons. The 20-year-old winger is a special talent because his supreme on-ice vision typically leads to an abundance of goals and helpers. He turned heads in training camp with the Devils and secured two goals and three goals over eight games with AHL Albany ahead of his call-up to the big stage. Anderson will replace Marcus Johansson, who is out with an illness, in the upcoming contest.

The Devils recalled Anderson from AHL Binghamton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Marcus Johansson missed Friday's practice due to an illness, so if he's unable to go Saturday against Florida, Anderson will likely make his NHL debut against the Panthers. The 2016 third-round pick has notched two goals and five points in eight AHL appearances this campaign.

Anderson was assigned to AHL Binghamton on Tuesday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After two seasons at The University of Minnesota-Duluth, Anderson, who was drafted in the third round of the 2016 NHL Draft, went pro. He scored 23 goals and 64 points over 75 games with Duluth, and his game will be fine-tuned in the minors.

Anderson signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Devils on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson helped lead the University of Minnesota-Duluth to the NCAA Championship earlier this month. The winger scored 23 goals and 64 points at the collegiate level over the last two seasons. He will likely report to AHL Binghamton next season.

Anderson racked up three assists to help lead Minnesota-Duluth to a 5-0 win over Western Michigan University on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson, who captained the United States World Junior team over the holiday season, is ready to turn pro. He has 26 points in 29 games this season, but Anderson's contributions to the lineup go beyond the box score. He is a hard worker who is an excellent leader and has the ability to play up and down the lineup. Anderson will probably be a third-liner at the NHL level, but that should come with 15-20 goals per season. Expect New Jersey to take a serious run at signing him as soon as Minnesota-Duluth's season comes to a close.