Wells inked a professional tryout agreement with Utah on Monday.
Wells was released from his professional tryout with Nashville on Sunday and sent to AHL Milwaukee.
Wells was placed on waivers Monday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.
Wells made his NHL debut Saturday in relief in a 4-0 loss to Winnipeg. He stopped 12 of 13 shots.
Wells penned a one-year, two-way contract with Chicago on Wednesday.
Wells was traded by the Oilers to the Hurricanes on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations.
Wells was assigned to AHL Bakersfield on Friday.
Wells was sent down to the taxi squad Friday.
The Oilers recalled Wells to the active roster on an emergency basis Thursday.
The Oilers recalled Wells from AHL Bakersfield and assigned him to their taxi squad Friday.