Scott was called-up after an injury to Alexandre Texier on Wednesday but did not make his NHL debut because Sonny Milano returned from injury. With 12 healthy forwards on the roster as of now, Scott heads back to the AHL and awaits his next call-up.
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The Blue Jackets have reassigned Justin Scott to Cleveland (AHL).
The Blue Jackets recalled Justin Scott from Cleveland (AHL).
Scott was an undrafted free agent who has been with Cleveland since 2016-17 and has six goals and eight assists (14 points) in 33 AHL games this season. The 24-year-old will likely make his NHL debut in Boston on Thursday, replacing Alexandre Texier, who was placed on IR with a back fracture.
The Blue Jackets re-signed Justin Scott to a one-year, two-way contract.
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The Blue Jackets have recalled Justin Scott from Cleveland (AHL).
Scott, 21, has picked up six points (3G / 3A) in 16 games with Cleveland this season. The Canadian forward has been recalled because Matt Calvert was moved to IR and he could make his NHL debut this weekend.