The Kings released Etem from his professional tryout offer Tuesday, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings have a lot of depth up front, so it isn't exactly surprising that Etem wasn't able to win a spot on the Opening Night roster. The 26-year-old winger has been invited to AHL Ontario's training camp, so if he's unable to catch on with another NHL club, he may have to settle for an AHL-only deal this season.

Etem will attend the Kings' training on a professional tryout contract, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29th overall pick by the Ducks back in 2010, Etem will have a chance to earn a roster spot on his former team in training camp. After being released from the Coyotes organization in January last season, Etem finished out his 2017-18 season with HC Lugano of the Swiss National League. While unlikely to make an impact in the NHL this season, the 26-year-old forward could become a depth piece in the Kings organization.

Etem agreed to terms on a one-year contract with HC Lugano of the Swiss League on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Etem was unconditionally released by the Coyotes at the end of December, after failing to make an appearance for the club in 2017-18. The 29th overall pick of the 2010 NHL Draft, the 25-year-old never lived up to expectations, as he notched just 46 points in 173 NHL outings. The winger likely has seen the last of North America in terms of his professional hockey career.

Etem was placed on unconditional waivers Sunday for the purpose of terminating his contract, Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada reports.

EDGE Analysis

Through 16 minor-league contests, Etem has notched a mere five points along with eight PIM and a minus-3 rating. Selected with the 29th overall pick of the 2010 NHL Draft, the winger has played in just 173 NHL games in which he tallied 46 points. Although he has spent his career playing in North America, the 25-year-old may have to head overseas to extend his professional career.

The Coyotes reassigned Etem to AHL Tuscon on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Starting netminder Antti Raanta suffered a lower-body injuring during Thursday's 4-2 loss to Detroit, so the Coyotes were forced to recall goaltender Marek Langhamer from the minors Friday, which left the team with no choice but to send Etem packing. The 25-year-old American will continue to be one of the first forwards recalled throughout the 2017-18 campaign when Arizona is dealing with injuries up front.

Etem was recalled to Arizona on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After only appearing in three NHL games last season, Etem will get another chance to crack the lineup. However, with the Coyotes having numerous forwards injured at the moment, it's unclear the role or how long he'll remain with the team.

The Coyotes assigned Etem to AHL Tuscon on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Etem has only managed to tally 15 points in 61 NHL games over the past three seasons, so his demotion doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 2010 first-round draft pick will likely spend the majority of the 2017-18 campaign in the minors, and at this point it's looking unlikely that he'll ever hold a regular spot in an NHL club's lineup.

Etem went unclaimed on the waiver wire but will remain with the Coyotes for the near future, Craig Morgan of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Having been drafted in the first round of the 2010 NHL Draft and making his NHL debut at the age of 20, expectations were high for Etem, though his career has sputtered in recent seasons. The California native signed with Arizona in the offseason, and though he'll remain on the NHL roster for now, it's a discouraging sign for the level of Etem's play that he was waived by a rebuilding team in need of forward depth.

Etem was waived by Arizona on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Etem played in 58 outings split between the Rangers and Canucks during the 2015-16 campaign, but was limited to a mere three contests with the Ducks last year. The former first-round pick has not lived up to expectations after he notched 107 points in his final WHL season. The 25-year-old will head to AHL Tuscon if he goes unclaimed off the waiver wire.

Etem signed a one-year, two-way contract with Arizona on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Etem logged a mere three contests with the Ducks last year in which he averaged a paltry 8:48 of ice time. Selected with the 29th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Draft, the winger will no doubt hope to make an impression during training camp and secure a spot on the 23-man roster heading into the 2017-18 campaign.