Blake Pietila was reassigned to AHL Albany on Friday, Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger reports.

Pietila was reassigned to AHL Albany on Friday, Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger reports.

Analysis:

Known to be physical and attentive on both ends of the rink, Pietila has contributed a pair of points in seven games with the Devils this season. In the minors, he's generated nine goals and seven assists on top of 17 PIM. He's among a handful of young forwards that received playing time with the parent club in the wake of recent injuries to the Devils' regulars.