Hunt was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Thursday, Jason Gregor of TSN 1260 reports.

Hunt was demoted to open up a spot on the Oilers' 23-man roster for Nail Yakupov, who was activated from injured reserve Thursday. The 27-year-old blueliner suited up for six games during his first stint with the big club this season, registering 12 shots on goal and seven blocked shots.