Line Change
Eric Boulton will come off IR. He says he has no problem if he needs to fight, despite having an ice bag strapped to right hand after skate.
Boulton may drop the gloves tonight against Shane O'Brien or Cody McLeod.
Eric Boulton News
Call up / Send down
Left wing Eric Boulton is also back with the team after a conditioning assignment to Albany last week, but remains on injured reserve.
Look for Boulton to draw in on the fourth line within the next week or so. He was signed to be the team's primary enforcer.
Call up / Send down
#NJD Eric Boulton (hand) assigned to Albany (AHL) on conditioning assignment.
Boulton will likely play a few games in the AHL before returning to the team. His only value is as a fighter in one-day leagues.
Injury
Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said LW Eric Boulton's right hand is feeling better and he has been skating, but he's not ready to come off IR yet.
Boulton got into one fight over four games before getting hurt. There are likely better options when looking for an enforcer.
Injury
Boulton also out
Doesn't sound like Boulton will remain out long term but there are likely better options regarding the PIM stream.
Injury
Boulton has non-displaced fracture of right hand
Doesn't sound like Boulton will remain out long term but there are likely better options regarding the PIM stream.
Injury
Left wing Eric Boulton also said he is ready to play if needed after missing the last four games with a sore right hand. DeBoer said he would also talk to the training stafff about Boulton before deciding if he will play on Wednesday.
Boulton could draw in against the Leafs, who roster agitator Mike Brown. Nevertheless, there are probably better options in streaming PIM.
Injury
Winger Eric Boulton, who has an injured right hand, did not take part in the skate.
If you have Boulton to stream PIM, you may need to look for a better option.
Injury
Eric Boulton hurt his right hand with his one-punch knockdown of San Jose's Douglas Murray Friday night. He will be replaced in the Devils' lineup against the Penguins by Cam Janssen. DeBoer joked that it was an "upper body" injury. When he admitted Boulton's hand was the upper body injury he said: "That's a safe guess. It depends how he's holding it."
If you currently roster Boulton for a boost in PIM, it may be time to let him go. His teammate, Cam Janssen, could be a better option at this point since neither hold any offensive upside.
Line Change
Boulton in for Pelley tonight.
With the Preds expected to dress Jordin Tootoo and Brian McGrattan, the Devils likely want a tougher lineup.
The Devils have signed unrestricted free agent left wing Eric Boulton, formerly of Atlanta/Winnipeg.