Foote (personal) will become an unrestricted free agent after the Devils didn't give him a qualifying offer Sunday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Foote (personal) has been directed to surrender to London, Ontario police to be charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident that occurred during a 2018 Hockey Canada event, TSN reports.
Foote is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Devils, the team announced Wednesday.
Foote was recalled by the Devils on Tuesday.
Foote was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday.
Foote was put on waivers by New Jersey on Wednesday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.
Foote signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Devils on Wednesday.
Foote wasn't given a qualifying offer by Nashville, so he will become an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per John Glennon of NHL.com.
Foote picked up an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.
Foote has been a healthy scratch eight times in the Lightning's last 10 games, including the last three.