McLaughlin (undisclosed) landed on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin was injured in exhibition play against the Islanders on Sept. 26, and he missed the remainder of training camp as a result. The 26-year-old appeared in just two regular-season outings with the Devils last year, logging an assist, after being dealt from the Bruins in March. He had two goals and three points over 14 regular-season games between both clubs in 2024-25.

McLaughlin will be out for at least the rest of training camp after sustaining an undisclosed injury in Friday's preseason game versus the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin was in the mix for a bottom-six job, but that may now be in danger due to the injury, which he suffered on his first shift of the game Friday. If the 26-year-old isn't healthy enough to play Opening Night on Oct. 9 versus the Hurricanes, he may be placed on injured reserve.

McLaughlin signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Devils on Monday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

It's a two-way deal for the forward. McLaughlin spent parts of the 2024-25 season with the Bruins and Devils, and he appeared in multiple games for each club's minor-league squads. The 25-year-old will provide organizational depth for the Devils, as he might spend most of his time with AHL Utica in 2025-26.

McLaughlin, along with forwards Brian Halonen, Mike Hardman, Nathan Legare, defensemen Topias Vilen and Colton White and netminder Isaac Poulter, was recalled from AHL Utica on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin saw action in two games for the Devils this year after being acquired from Boston in a minor-league swap at the trade deadline. None of the aforementioned players should be expected to play in a postseason game, barring a string of injuries, but instead will get practice time at the NHL level after the Comets were eliminated from postseason contention.

McLaughlin was loaned to AHL Utica on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin played 14 NHL games this season, split between Boston and New Jersey. He had two goals, one assist and 28 hits, picking up his helper Tuesday against the Bruins.

McLaughlin logged an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin won a faceoff, and Simon Nemec's shot was sharp to give the Devils a 3-2 lead in the second period. This was McLaughlin's Devils debut after he was acquired from the Bruins at the trade deadline. The 25-year-old has a total of three points, 13 shots on net and 26 hits across 13 NHL appearances this season. He is unlikely to see significant usage in the playoffs -- if he makes the lineup at all, it'll be in a fourth-line role.

McLaughlin was called up from AHL Utica on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin has yet to get into a game for the Devils this season after being acquired from the Bruins at the trade deadline in a minor-league swap. Prior to the trade, the 25-year-old center saw action in 12 games for the Bruins in which he generated two goals, 13 shots and 23 hits. With Paul Cotter likely headed for a suspension, there could be a spot in the lineup available for McLaughlin against the Bruins on Tuesday, though the Devils also have Curtis Lazar and Nolan Foote available to play.

McLaughlin was acquired by New Jersey from Boston on Friday in exchange for Daniil Misyul.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin has two goals in 12 outings with Boston in 2024-25. He also has five goals and 14 points in 34 appearances with AHL Providence. McLaughlin is expected to report to AHL Utica.

McLaughlin was waived by the Bruins on Sunday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin was called up by Boston at the end of November, and he was in the lineup for eight of the Bruins' first nine games in December. However, he was frequently relegated to the press box in recent weeks, as he was a healthy scratch for eight of the team's last 11 matchups. If he clears waivers, the 25-year-old will likely head to AHL Providence.

McLaughlin scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin has scored in each of the last two games, accounting for all of his offense at the NHL level this season. The 25-year-old forward has added 13 shots on net, 16 hits and an even plus-minus rating through eight appearances. While he's starting to find a little success on offense, it'll be tough to sustain as long as he's playing on the fourth line.