Mitchell (head) is ready to return to game action, Tom Gulitti of the Bergen Record reports.

Mitchell (head) is ready to return to game action, Tom Gulitti of the Bergen Record reports.

Analysis:

Merrill is back to full health after colliding with a teammate earlier in training camp, and should return to the ice for the Devils' next preseason game. The blueliner recorded two goals and nine assists in 52 NHL contests last year as a rookie.