Was assigned to Lowell Feb. 13; was recalled from Lowell (AHL) yesterday morning...Appearance Feb. 12 vs. Nsh. marked first in NHL since Nov. 16 at Phi; wore no. 18 after earlier wearing...AHL totals show 1g-27a-28pts and 18 PIM in 39 contests; recorded 2g-1a-3pts and 2 PIM in 11 NHL games played...Played in NHL season-high 8 straight games Oct. 31-Nov. 16; recorded 1g-1a-2pts Nov. 14 vs. Wsh...Scored 1st goal/point as a Devil Nov. 6 vs. NYI...Returned to NHL lineup Oct. 31 at TB; recalled from Lowell Oct. 26...Made NJD debut in season-opener Oct. 3 vs. Phi...Signed as a free agent July 17, 2009...Spent 2008-09 season with Fla., Roch. (AHL) and TB...Combined for 5g-11a-16pts and 14 PIM in 32 NHL games...Was claimed off of re-entry waivers by Lightning on Jan. 19, 2009, after starting the season with Panthers...Added 2g-4a-6pts and 2 PIM in 5 AHL appearances...Made his N. American pro debut after signing with Fla. as a free agent Mar. 26, 2007...Spent 6 seasons in Finland.
Notes >Completed his first NHL season last year with 11 power play assists.
2008-09:
Placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury 10/29.
