Marc McLaughlin is getting another shot at the NHL as the New Jersey Devils have called him up from the AHL’s Utica Comets. With the regular season winding down and the Devils gearing up for the playoffs, the timing of the move is interesting, but not surprising. It comes as Paul Cotter faces a possible suspension for an illegal check to the head of Islanders’ defensema,n Adam Pelech. With Cotter potentially out, the Devils are preparing themselves by bringing in extra forward depth for their final two games.<\/p>
McLaughlin hasn’t played a ton in the NHL, but he’s no stranger to the league. He appeared in 12 games earlier this season and has played in 26 NHL games in total, though none with New Jersey. The Devils picked him up from the Boston Bruins at the trade deadline, sending defenseman Daniil Misyul the other way. While McLaughlin hasn’t found the stat sheet in a big way, he’s scored six goals in his NHL career and is still waiting on his first assist, he brings a defensive presence that the Devils might value during these final regular-season games and possibly into the postseason.<\/p>