Harper was released from his professional tryout agreement Monday, Jim Cerny of Sporting News reports.

Harper was traded from the Panthers to the Devils on Wednesday in exchange for defenseman Reece Scarlett.

Harper was placed on waivers Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Harper found twine twice at even strength in Saturday's 5-2 win over the visiting Avalanche. He also picked up five PIM for fighting.

Shane Harper has been sent to the New York Islanders, along with a fourth-round draft pick in 2014, in exchange for the rights to defenseman Mark Streit. Harper registered 10 points and 35 penalty minutes in 48 games with AHL Adirondack. He also had 14 goals and 27 points in 15 contests with Trenton of the ECHL.