What happened: A New Jersey Devils defenseman remains an option for the upcoming preseason game against the Vancouver Canucks. The club continues to evaluate its defensive availability before finalizing the active roster.

Why it matters: The situation impacts New Jersey's rotations as the team prepares for the regular season. The club recently lost Seamus Casey to knee surgery, stripping the roster of a ready blue-line call-up.

What to watch: New Jersey will set its defensive pairings ahead of the opening faceoff.