New Jersey Devils defenseman Sami Vatanen‘s trade value might have just taken a dip. The team announced Thursday that he’s been placed on injured reserve in a move that’s retroactive to Feb. 1.
Vatanen has been out for two weeks after blocking a shot that bruised his right leg. Since he’s technically been on injured reserve for over seven days now, he’s allowed to return to the roster at any time.
With the trade deadline arriving on Feb. 24 and the Devils not in playoff contention, Vatanen has been involved in several rumors.