Breaking: 23 year old forward Bastian claimed off waivers

This just in, the New Jersey Devils have re-claimed forward Nathan Bastian off of waivers from the Seattle Kraken.

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The 23 year old Bastian has played just 12 games for the Kraken this season, putting up a goal and two points to go along with his 31 penalty minutes. He was selected by the Kraken from the Devils in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. So, today's claim from the Devils will be a bit of a reunion for Bastian with his former teammates in Jersey.

The gritty forward put up three goals and 10 points in 41 games with the New Jersey Devils last season, his rookie campaign. At six foot, four inches and 205 pounds, Bastian is a big boy who isn't afraid to throw his weight around. Unfortunately for him, his career highlight with the Kraken will likely be getting the absolute wheels beaten off him by Philadelphia Flyers forward Nate Thompson.

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Bastian eats punches in this scrap, but credit to him for hanging and banging. He's a tough kid no doubt, even if Thompson got the better of him in this tilt.