Bunting was placed on waivers by the Yotes on Thursday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

By waiving Bunting, Arizona will be able to move him down to the minors and activate a player off injured reserve -- possibly Brad Richardson (upper body), who appears to be close to a return. The 23-year-old Bunting will rejoin the Roadrunners, for whom he racked up 26 points in 29 minor-league contests this year. This likely won't be the last we've seen of Bunting in the NHL this season, as he continues to push for more opportunities with his strong play with AHL Tucson.

The Coyotes recalled Bunting from AHL Tuscon on Wednesday

EDGE Analysis

Bunting took advantage of his first cup of coffee at the top level, recording a goal in his NHL debut before going pointless in his three games before the demotion. Still, the 23-year-old has recorded 26 points through 29 games with Tuscon, and his recall could suggest the Coyotes are in need of another forward for Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Bunting was assigned to AHL Tucson on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting has a goal in four NHL appearances this season but has been far more productive at the AHL level, tallying 26 points in 29 minor-league contests. The 23-year-old had been a healthy scratch the past two games.

The Coyotes recalled Bunting from AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Coyotes only had 12 healthy forwards on their roster prior to Bunting's promotion, so he'll likely round out their depth up front for the foreseeable future. The 2014 fourth-round pick has notched 11 goals and 26 points in 29 AHL appearances this campaign.

Bunting was sent back to AHL Tucson on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

An industrious winger known for his rigid work ethic, Bunting heads back to the minors having failed to draw into the lineup against the Canucks on Thursday. This transaction comes as a bit of a surprise since many felt he'd be a viable replacement option for Nick Schmaltz (lower body), who is lost for the year, but then again, the Coyotes did trade for Jordan Weal on Friday.

The Coyotes recalled Bunting from AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nick Schmaltz has been ruled out of the rest of the campaign due to a lower-body injury, so Bunting could be in line for an extended stay with the big club. The 23-year-old winger has racked up six goals and 18 points in 22 AHL appearances this season.

Arizona assigned Bunting to AHL Tucson on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Coyotes activated Vinnie Hinostroza (lower body) off injured reserve in a corresponding move, so they're no longer in need of Bunting's services as a depth forward. The 2014 fourth-round pick will return to a prominent role with AHL Tucson, where he's racked up six goals and 18 points in 20 appearances this campaign.

Bunting was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting is an organizational depth option for a Coyotes team that continues to struggle in a highly competitive Pacific Division.

Bunting was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting appeared in three games during December in which he tallied one goal, five shots and a plus-1 rating while averaging 9:11 of ice time. Unless Michael Grabner (eye) or Vinnie Hinostroza (lower body) is ready to go following the Christmas break, Bunting will likely be recalled back to Arizona ahead of Thursday's clash with the Kings.

Arizona recalled Bunting from AHL Tucson on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Coyotes only had 12 healthy forwards on their roster prior to Bunting's promotion, so he'll round out the team's depth up front for the foreseeable future. The 23-year-old winger has notched six goals and 18 points in 20 AHL appearances this campaign.