The New Jersey Devils announced multiple roster changes on Wednesday, November 11. The team loaned forward Riley Tufte to the AHL’s Utica Comets, placed veteran forward Anthony Mantha on long‑term injured reserve, and recalled forwards Stefan Noesen and Lenni Hameenaho from Utica.
We’ve announced the following roster moves:
Anthony Mantha (throat) placed on LTIR, retroactive to November 7.
Riley Tufte loaned to Utica (AHL).
Lenni Hameenaho and Stefan Noesen recalled from Utica. pic.twitter.com/mkqTFPh6KW— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 11, 2026
Mantha sustained a throat injury on November 7 after being struck by a high stick from the Islanders’ Logan Stanley. Coach Sheldon Keefe indicated the forward would miss “some time,” ruling him out for the Devils’ subsequent games against Toronto and Winnipeg. The severity of the injury now warrants a placement on long‑term injured reserve.
Riley Tufte was called up from Utica on Monday in preparation for the Devils’ Tuesday matchup in Winnipeg. Despite practicing that morning, the Devils kept a 11‑forward, seven‑defenseman configuration—similar to their approach in Toronto—leaving Tufte without game action during his brief stint.
In anticipation of returning to Newark, the Devils recalled forwards Stefan Noesen and Lenni Hameenaho from Utica. Noesen had been sent down earlier due to a surplus of forwards; he has contributed three points in five NHL games this season and is producing at a six‑point clip in seven AHL contests.
Lenni Hameenaho, who logged 33 NHL games last season, is again showcasing his skills with the Comets in hopes of earning a call‑up to New Jersey. He has amassed nine points and a +6 rating in 11 AHL games this year, demonstrating both offensive momentum and improved defensive play.
The Devils will welcome the Washington Capitals on Thursday, November 12, with a 7:00 PM ET puck drop. It remains to be seen whether the recalled forwards Hameenaho and Noesen will feature in the lineup.