McLaughlin signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Devils on Wednesday.
McLaughlin spent most of the 2025-26 regular season with AHL Utica, recording six goals, eight assists and six PIM across 23 appearances. He'll remain in the organization for the 2026-27 campaign, but it wouldn't be surprising if he logged plenty of time in the minors again.
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Devils' Marc McLaughlin: Off LTIR, on waivers
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McLaughlin (undisclosed) has been activated off long-term injured reserve and put on waivers Wednesday.
McLaughlin hasn't played yet this season due to the injury. He had two goals and three points in 14 regular-season outings between New Jersey and Boston in 2024-25. If he clears waivers, New Jersey will send him to AHL Utica.
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Devils' Marc McLaughlin: Won't be ready for start of 2025-26
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McLaughlin (undisclosed) landed on injured reserve Monday.
McLaughlin was injured in exhibition play against the Islanders on Sept. 26, and he missed the remainder of training camp as a result. The 26-year-old appeared in just two regular-season outings with the Devils last year, logging an assist, after being dealt from the Bruins in March. He had two goals and three points over 14 regular-season games between both clubs in 2024-25.
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Devils' Marc McLaughlin: Out for rest of camp
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McLaughlin will be out for at least the rest of training camp after sustaining an undisclosed injury in Friday's preseason game versus the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
McLaughlin was in the mix for a bottom-six job, but that may now be in danger due to the injury, which he suffered on his first shift of the game Friday. If the 26-year-old isn't healthy enough to play Opening Night on Oct. 9 versus the Hurricanes, he may be placed on injured reserve.
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Devils' Marc McLaughlin: Among Black Aces
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McLaughlin, along with forwards Brian Halonen, Mike Hardman, Nathan Legare, defensemen Topias Vilen and Colton White and netminder Isaac Poulter, was recalled from AHL Utica on Thursday.
McLaughlin saw action in two games for the Devils this year after being acquired from Boston in a minor-league swap at the trade deadline. None of the aforementioned players should be expected to play in a postseason game, barring a string of injuries, but they'll get practice time at the NHL level after the Comets were eliminated from postseason contention.
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Devils' Marc McLaughlin: Involved in minor-league swap
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McLaughlin was acquired by New Jersey from Boston on Friday in exchange for Daniil Misyul.
McLaughlin has two goals in 12 outings with Boston in 2024-25. He also has five goals and 14 points in 34 appearances with AHL Providence. McLaughlin is expected to report to AHL Utica.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Scores again Tuesday
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McLaughlin scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.
McLaughlin has scored in each of the last two games, accounting for all of his offense at the NHL level this season. The 25-year-old forward has added 13 shots on net, 16 hits and an even plus-minus rating through eight appearances. While he's starting to find a little success on offense, it'll be tough to sustain as long as he's playing on the fourth line.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Nets goal in win
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McLaughlin scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.
McLaughlin was scratched Thursday in Seattle but returned to the lineup for the sixth time in the last seven games. The 25-year-old tallied in the second period to earn his first goal and point of 2024-25. McLaughlin has been limited to a physical bottom-six role so far, adding 12 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-1 rating over seven appearances. The Bruins claimed Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers from the Islanders on Saturday, and it's possible McLaughlin loses his NHL spot if the team doesn't want to carry 14 forwards.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Recalled from minors
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McLaughlin was recalled from AHL Providence on Friday, per the NHL media site.
McLaughlin was sent down to Providence on Thursday in what was a paper transaction to relieve the salary cap. McLaughlin was practicing Friday as the Bruins' 13th forward. He made his season debut with Boston on Tuesday and had one shot on goal in 9:36 of ice time.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Reassigned to AHL
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McLaughlin was sent to the minors by Boston on Thursday, per the AHL transaction page.
McLaughlin has five goals, 10 points and 14 PIM in 15 outings with AHL Providence in 2024-25. He made his NHL season debut Tuesday, recording no points, one shot, three hits and a block in 9:36 of ice time.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Back with big club
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McLaughlin was recalled from AHL Providence on Monday.
McLaughlin has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, and he will probably serve as an extra forward again in Tuesday's matchup versus Vancouver. He has five goals and 10 points in 15 minor-league outings this season.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Reassigned to AHL
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McLaughlin was assigned to AHL Providence on Sunday.
McLaughlin was called up by the Bruins on Friday, though he served as a healthy scratch in their last two games. The 25-year-old center scored a goal in his lone appearance with Boston last season.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Called up from minors
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McLaughlin was promoted from AHL Providence on Friday.
McLaughlin will trade places with Georgi Merkulov, who was sent down in a corresponding move. While far from a lock, McLaughlin could make his season debut for the Bruins in Saturday's matchup with the Red Wings -- though he will likely need to edge out veteran Tyler Johnson for a spot in the lineup.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Lands on waivers
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McLaughlin was placed on waivers for assignment to AHL Providence on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
McLaughlin scored a goal in his lone game with Boston last season. The 25-year-old center figures to spend the bulk of the upcoming campaign in the minors as a depth option.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Returns to AHL
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McLaughlin was reassigned to AHL Providence on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
McLaughlin served as a healthy scratch Saturday versus the Penguins after being recalled from Providence earlier in the day. He may continue to bounce between levels until the Bruins don't have a need for additional forward depth.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Recalled from AHL
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McLaughlin was promoted from AHL Providence on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.
McLaughlin was recalled after being sent down in a paper move Friday. He scored a goal in his NHL debut against the Islanders on Saturday but he's been a healthy scratch for three straight games since then.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Back in AHL
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McLaughlin was returned to AHL Providence on Friday, per PuckPedia.
The Bruins made McLaughlin a healthy scratch in their last three games after he made his season debut Saturday against the Islanders. McLaughlin scored a goal in 12:39 of action versus New York. He could return to the Bruins prior to Saturday's game versus Pittsburgh.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Agrees to two-way deal
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McLaughlin inked a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Tuesday.
McLaughlin notched 13 goals and 30 points over 66 games with AHL Providence last season. He was also credited with three shots on goal and two hits in two appearances with Boston during the 2022-23 campaign. McLaughlin will probably start next season in the minors.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Brought up
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McLaughlin was called up from AHL Providence on Monday.
McLaughlin has seven goals and 17 points in 39 AHL contests this campaign. He potted three goals in 11 appearances with Boston last season. McLaughlin might just be up with the big club as an extra forward for the team's upcoming road trip.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Heading to AHL Providence
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McLaughlin was reassigned to AHL Providence on Saturday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
McLaughlin finished the season with the Bruins, logging three goals, 12 shots and 15 hits in 11 games. He's not expected to be part of the Bruins' lineup for Game 1 versus the Hurricanes on Monday, so he'll instead log time with Providence as long as they're in the AHL playoffs.
