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Alexander Urbom News
The Devils have claimed Alexander Urbom off waivers from Washington.

Urbom, a Devils draft pick, started the year with New Jersey before Washington claimed him off waivers. Things have come full-circle and Urbom is back with New Jersey after dressing in 20 games with the Caps (recorded 1G / 1A). In 14 career games with the Devils he has two goals.

Urbom made the most of his opportunity in Friday night’s 1-0 win over the Islanders, standing out from a group was made up mostly of players destined to sent to Albany. With Bryce Salvador being rested tonight because of some groin and hip soreness, the 20-year-old Swede got another chance and excelled again in a 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Sounds like Urbom impressed in his preseason debut. Last season the Swedish d-man scored two goals and 23 points last season while playing with the Albany Devils, earning an eight-game tryout with the big club. Should an injury hit Anton Volchenkov or Bryce Salvador, look for Urbom to get called up.

DeBoer made it clear earlier this week that Urbom had been a victim of the team’s depth at defense and essentially won’t be making the NHL roster.

Urbom likely won't make the team but could be one of the first call-ups. He managed to score a goal last season over his first eight NHL games. He's shown glimpses of offense in the AHL, SEL and WHL so keep an eye on the former third round pick down the road.