New Jersey Devils News
Returning Willman to the AHL suggests that Derick Brassard could be back on Friday. Willman did not have a point in six games with the Flyers and has seven goals and two assists (nine points) in 12 AHL games.
Bastian was selected in the expansion draft but returns to New Jersey on waivers. Bastian has scored one goal with one assist in 12 games with Seattle.
MacDermid, who has played 123 career games on the blueline, will move to forward on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5, 233 lbs. bruiser will replace Kieffer Sherwood and skate on Colorado's fourth line.
Hughes participated in a limited capacity and a non-contact jersey on Monday. Hughes wasn't expected to be back until early December, best-case scenario, so this seems to suggest that he is on track in his recovery.
Allen will likely miss his fourth straight game on Saturday, meaning Samuel Montembeault will likely start vs. the Predators. Keeping him out on Saturday gives Allen an extra three days rest ahead of next Wednesday's game in Washington.
Hatakka was a healthy scratch in Colorado but will be back in the Sharks lineup in Minnesota. Hatakka will replace Radim Simek, who will be a healthy scratch.
With both Jonathan Marchessault and William Carrier landing on the COVID-19 protocol list, the Golden Knights have recalled Cotter and Sven Baertschi. Cotter had a goal in two games with the Golden Knights last week.
Allen will miss his second straight game on Tuesday but the Canadiens believe he could be back by the weekend. In the meantime, Cayden Primeau will start in New York.