Devils' Timo Meier: Taking leave of absence

Meier will be taking a leave of absence from the Devils for personal reasons, the team announced Thursday.

Given the personal nature of Meier's absence, there is no clear indication when the 29-year-old winger might rejoin the team. If needed, the Devils could place Meier on the non-roster list in order to free up a spot on the 23-man roster.