Joe Whitney was one of several players optioned to Albany (AHL) on Sunday by the Devils, according to the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti.

Whitney was one of several players optioned to AHL Albany by the Devils on Sunday, according to the The Record's Tom Gulitti.

Analysis:

A creative, albeit Brian Gionta-esque winger, Whitney has some potential to make an impact offensively at the NHL level, but he'll begin the season in the AHL, where he will see regular ice time.