The Devils didn’t waste much time filling the roster spot created by their assigning of Nico Daws back to AHL Utica earlier today. The team announced ( Twitter link ) that they’ve recalled defenseman Seamus Casey from the Comets.

The 21-year-old broke camp with New Jersey last season and had three separate stints with them over the course of the year. In those games, he was certainly productive offensively for a blueliner, tallying four goals and four assists in 14 appearances despite fairly light playing time at just 12:39 per night. In between, he was similarly productive in the minors with the Comets, picking up 18 points in 30 appearances with them.

This season, Casey started on season-opening injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. He was activated earlier this wee

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