Loktionov, who was acquired at the trade deadline in the Tuomo Ruutu trade, has enjoyed his early time in Carolina. He went from cycling in and out of the lineup in Jersey, to playing on the top line with Eric Staal in Raleigh. He has three goals and three assists in his last seven games, but could be held out of Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups.
Loktionov, 23, is a former Los Angeles King who was in his second season with the Devils. He had recorded four goals and eight assists (12 points) in 48 games with New Jersey this season.
Loktionov has one assist and is a minus-1 while averaging 14:10 TOI in four games.
Loktionov sat out the Devils last two games with an undisclosed injury. He will return to the lineup tonight and likely play on the right side of Henrique and Kovalchuk.
Loktionov will miss his second straight game with an unspecified injury. Tim Sestito was recalled from Albany, so he will slide into Loktionov's spot in the lineup.
DeBoer did not specify the nature of Loktionov's injury. He will not play tonight vs. Montreal.
The Devils would not release the details of his injury during the game.
Loktionov wanted to be traded from Los Angeles so he could get a chance to play in the NHL... Well this is his shot he will play on the Devils top line with Kovalchuk and his former Windsor Spitfires teammate Adam Henrique. Loktionov has a goal and two assists in his last three games. He is a crafty player and could thrive on this top-line. Keep an eye on him a jump on him if he continues to play well.
Loktionov is currently making his Devils debut vs. Ottawa. He is a skilled player and if put in the right situation, he could produce. However it remains to be seen how much ice he will see.
Loktionov wanted to be traded from Los Angeles so he could get a chance to play in the NHL but was sent down as fast as he was called up.
Loktionov was acquired on Feb. 6 from the Los Angeles Kings for a 5th Round draft pick. Loktionov could make his Devils debut on Friday when they take on the Flyers.
Loktionov is not expected to be fantasy relevant in his new home.
Loktionov is recalled but probably won't play if Jeff Carter is healthy.
Loktionov's struggles have mirrored that of the Kings. In 39 games, he scored three goals and seven points.
Expect Loktionov to play tonight after being a healthy scratch yesterday. He has four assists in 30 games.
Loktionov has only four assists through 30 games. Despite dominating the AHL level it remains to be seen whether he can produce in the NHL.
Loktionov will replace Simon Gagne on the second line. He has two assists through 15 games.
Expect Loktionov to stay out of the lineup tonight. The rookie has two assists over 15 games.
Loktionov likely centers the third line tonight. The rookie has only two assists in 14 games.
Loktionov takes his turn as a healthy scratch. The rookie has only two assists in 14 games.
