Willman was called up from AHL Utica on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Timo Meier (abdomen) was put on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Willman has nine goals and 16 points in 20 appearances with Utica as well as a goal in four games with New Jersey this season. If Willman draws into the lineup for New Jersey, he will likely occupy a spot in the bottom six.

Willman was assigned to AHL Utica on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Willman has been a healthy scratch for five of New Jersey's last seven games, so he'll head to the minors to get some regular playing time. The 28-year-old winger will likely continue to bounce between levels throughout the season.

Willman was in attendance at practice with the Devils on Monday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Willman appears to have been recalled from the minors ahead of Monday's practice after what appears to have been a paper demotion Sunday. In his two outings this season, the 28-year-old winger has managed one goal on three shots, one hit and one blocked shot. Even with the call-up, Willman shouldn't be expected to get into the lineup against Winnipeg on Tuesday.

Willman was sent down to AHL Utica on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Willman has one goal in two NHL games this season. The 28-year-old will head back to the minors where he's tallied seven points in seven contests.

Willman scored his first goal of the season in Sunday's 4-2 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Called up from AHL Utica on Saturday, Willman wasted no time in making an impact, stealing the puck from Kevin Korchinski at the Devils' blue line in the first period for a breakaway and then going five-hole on Arvid Soderblom. With New Jersey down its two top centers in Jack Hughes (upper body) and Nico Hischier (upper body) there are opportunities in the short term for other players, and the 28-year-old Willman -- who had four goals and seven points in seven games this season for Utica -- could push his way into a top-six role if he keeps producing.

Willman was recalled from AHL Utica on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Willman getting a call-up is not a good sign for Jack Hughes' (upper body) status heading into Sunday's game in Chicago. Through seven AHL contests, Willman has four goals and three assists.

Willman signed a one-year, two-way contract with New Jersey and was subsequently put on waivers Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Willman had been attending the Devils' training camp on a professional tryout agreement. New Jersey plans to reassign him to AHL Utica if he clears waivers. Willman had no points in nine games with Philadelphia and 23 points in 54 appearances with AHL Lehigh Valley last season.

Willman inked a professional tryout agreement with New Jersey on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Willman had nine goals and 23 points in 54 AHL contests with Lehigh Valley last season. He also appeared in nine games with Philadelphia in 2022-23, recording four PIM, 16 hits and six blocks over that span. He'll compete for a bottom-six role with the Devils.

Willman (upper body) was designated for waivers for purpose of assignment Wednesday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Willman had been dealing with an upper-body issue but appears to be healthy enough to play in the minors. During limited NHL action (nine games), the 27-year-old winger has zero points, nine shots and 16 hits while averaging a meager 8:58 of ice time.

Willman (upper body) won't play Friday against Carolina, according to the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Willman hasn't played since Dec. 13 because of the injury. He has no points in nine contests while averaging 8:58 of ice time this season.