Reid Boucher was assigned to the Albany Devils of the AHL on Monday, Rich Chere of the Star Ledger reports.

Boucher was assigned to the Albany Devils of the AHL on Monday, Rich Chere of the Star Ledger reports.

Analysis:

This move comes as no surprise, and it grants Boucher an opportunity to play out the final three games of the AHL regular season as well as the postseason in Albany now that the big club has wrapped up its schedule. The 22-year-old winger displayed a decent scoring touch in totaling eight goals and 11 assists in 39 games with the big club, but his two-way play will be a top priority for him heading into next season after a disappointing minus-13 showing.