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Devils' Joshua Jacobs: Returns to minors

While the right-shot defenseman seems to have lost some luster on his prospect status as a second-rounder from the 2014 draft, Jacobs at least made his NHL debut with the Devils on Thursday, picking up 14:51 of ice time to go with two hits and a blocked shot in a 5-1 loss to the Bruins. As a pending restricted free agent, Jacobs could be a part of the future plans in New Jersey, but he'll still have to receive a qualifying offer in the summer.

Devils' Joshua Jacobs: Called up from minors

Jacobs will slot into the third pairing due to Will Butcher's (illness) absence. The 23-year-old Jacobs was selected by the Devils in the second round of the 2014 NHL Draft and has spent the last three seasons playing in the AHL, where he tallied 37 points in 165 games. The blueliner will have just eight games to convince team brass to give him a shot at a roster spot heading into the 2019-20 campaign.

Devils' Joshua Jacobs: Inks three-year deal with New Jersey

Jacobs contract will begin with the 2016-17 season. In the meantime, the 20-year-old blueliner will report to AHL Albany on an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the season. Jacobs played well in the OHL this season, notching 24 points with an admirable plus-26 rating over 67 games. The Michigan native will likely spend the majority of the 2016-17 campaign developing his game in the AHL.