The New Jersey Devils bring back defenseman Colton White from the AHL's Utica Comets, a move that signals they're shuffling the deck on the blue line as injuries heal up. White, the 28-year-old journeyman who cleared waivers recently, logged solid bottom-pair minutes during his earlier stint with four assists in 23 games.

The New Jersey Devils outline their next steps for promising forward Lenni Hämeenaho and steady defenseman Colton White as the Olympic break looms. Hämeenaho heads back to Utica after a taste of NHL action, where his scoring touch has Comets fans buzzing and Devils brass plotting his long-term fit. White bolsters the AHL blue line, clearing space up top while New Jersey eyes trade deadline moves to juice their offense.