Lovejoy announced his retirement from the NHL on Thursday, Chris Ryan of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

The Devils traded Lovejoy to the Stars on Saturday in exchange for Connor Carrick and a 2019 third-round draft pick, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

Lovejoy (undisclosed) is expected to miss another game Saturday, with the Devils scheduled to face the Rangers in New York, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Lovejoy (undisclosed) will not play Thursday against the Senators, Rob Carlin of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Lovejoy logged just 15:49 of ice time against the Islanders on Thursday, his first game back from a six-game stint on IR.

Lovejoy (upper body) will rejoin the lineup Thursday against the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Lovejoy (upper body) will not suit up Tuesday against the Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Lovejoy (upper body) wasn't able to participate in Thursday's game-day skate, effectively ruling him out against the Rangers, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Lovejoy (upper body) was able to skate Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Lovejoy (upper body) didn't see the ice for practice Sunday, Chris Ryan of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.