Devils Recall Lenni Hameenaho from Utica
Hameenaho, who posted nine points in 11 games with Utica, joins the New Jersey roster ahead of a home game against the Capitals.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Hockey
The New Jersey Devils recalled forward Lenni Hameenaho from the AHL's Utica Comets. He posted six goals and three assists for nine points in 11 games with Utica this season.
Why it matters
Hameenaho is expected to play a different role with the Devils than he did in Utica, with less ice time projected at the NHL level. Reuniting him with Cody Glass, with whom he had success last season, may help ease his transition back to the NHL.
Hameenaho recorded nine points (six goals, three assists) in 11 games with Utica this season. His projected ice time with the Devils is expected to be less than he received with the Comets, and how that workload will develop has not been specified.
The players
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey franchise based in Newark that compete in the National Hockey League.
Lenni Hameenaho
Lenni Hameenaho is a professional ice hockey forward who was recalled by the Devils from their American Hockey League affiliate.
Utica Comets
The Utica Comets are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League that serve as the Devils' AHL affiliate.
Cody Glass
Cody Glass is a professional ice hockey center who previously played with Hameenaho and is expected to skate on his line with the Devils.
The details
Hameenaho was recalled and placed directly into the Devils lineup, where he will play on a line with Cody Glass. The two played together last season, and the Devils are expected to use Hameenaho in a different role than he had with Utica.
Timeline
2025-26 season: Hameenaho and Glass had success playing together.
November 12, 2026: The Devils host the Washington Capitals at Prudential Center in Newark, with puck drop at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Pacific Time).
Season Trajectory
This recall follows the familiar NHL-AHL pattern, in which AHL call-ups step into smaller roles on the big-league roster as they adjust to a higher level of play. The move adds depth to the Devils' lineup as the team hosts a conference rival at home.
Fantasy managers tracking Hameenaho should expect a smaller role than his Utica numbers suggest, since his projected ice time with the Devils is lower. Monitoring how often he appears on the top line with Glass will show whether his production carries over to the NHL.
The takeaway
Recall moves like this one can offer depth players a chance to rebuild chemistry with familiar linemates, but reduced ice time means production may not match minor-league totals right away.
What happens next
The Devils host the Washington Capitals at Prudential Center in Newark on November 12, 2026, which will be Hameenaho's first game back with the NHL club in this recall.
Further reading
For more on the team's roster moves, see the latest Hockey coverage from Newark.
