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Devils Place Jonathan Kovacevic On IR, Recall Anton Silayev
The New Jersey Devils will have change coming to their blue-line. Johnathan Kovacevic has been placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. The injury occurred in Tuesday’s matchup with the Winnipeg Jets, when a hit from Jets defender Tyrel Bauer caused Kovacevic to fall awkwardly on his left leg. In response to Kovacevic’s IR designation, New Jersey has recalled rookie defenseman Anton Silayev.
Another stint on IR will be the worst case scenario for Kovacevic, who didn’t make his season debut until October 13th due to an offseason knee surgery. He has recorded two points, nine penalty minutes, and 13 hits in 13 games since – while averaging a measly 14:40 in ice time.