Tufte was optioned to AHL Providence on Sunday, Andrew Fantucchio of Boston Hockey Now reports.
Tufte was recalled from AHL Providence on Saturday, per Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal.
Tufte was put on waivers by Boston on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Tufte signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Boston on Monday.
Tufte was sent back to AHL Colorado on Saturday.
Tufte scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
Tufte was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.
Tufte was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday.
Tufte was recalled from AHL Colorado on Thursday.
Tufte scored three goals on six shots in AHL Colorado's 5-3 win over Ontario on Friday.