Butler was loaned to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.
Butler logged just 54 seconds of ice time during his NHL debut Saturday in a 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh. His return to the minors could bode well for the availability of Boone Jenner (illness) ahead of Monday's contest versus Colorado.
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Blue Jackets' Cameron Butler: Recalled from minors
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Butler was brought up from AHL Cleveland on Saturday, per the NHL media site.
According to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, Butler will join the Blue Jackets on an emergency basis because Boone Jenner (illness) may be unavailable to play Saturday versus Pittsburgh. The 21-year-old Butler has two goals, eight points and 63 PIM in 46 AHL contests this campaign.