Hedja was released Saturday, according to Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hejda, who had 13 points and was minus-12 in 81 games for the Avalanche last season, was in Chicago's camp on a tryout.

Hejda has accepted a tryout offer with the Blackhawks, according to Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch.

EDGE Analysis

He's a long shot to make the club, but he could do well enough to earn the six/seven spot. However, that doesn't mean there's any fantasy value there.

Hejda, an unrestricted free agent, is not expected to re-sign with Denver, the Denver Post reports. In 2014, Hejda contributed 13 points with a plus/minus of -12 through 81 games. Since Denver is reportedly going to look elsewhere for defensive help, Hejda will look to catch on as a depth player elsewhere.

Hejda (knee) appears in line to play Tuesday against the Predators, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports. Hejda took part in Tuesday's morning skate after the knee injury prevented him from playing in Sunday's game against the Lightning. It was the only match the blueliner, who has nine points and a minus-6 rating over 59 games, has missed this season.

Hejda (knee) is day-to-day.Hejda missed Sunday's game against the Lightning, and he can be considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt with the Predators. He only has nine points (one goal) in 59 games this season.

Hejda is dealing with a knee injury and will not play in Sunday's game against the Lightening, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.Hejda should be considered day-to-day moving forward with his knee injury. His next opportunity to take the ice will be against the Predators on Tuesday.

Hejda scored his first goal of the season Thursday, but also went minus-3 in a loss to the Rangers.A bit of a mixed bag for Hejda, but at least he got the monkey off his back after 54 games this season without a goal. He's still not of much interest in fantasy circles.

Hejda accumulated an assist, two PIM, two hits and four blocked shots in his 21:46 of ice time Thursday versus the Senators. Don't expect much scoring in the future for Hejda, who has never totaled more than 21 points in a season and has just six in 41 games so far in 2014-15. He'll bring his most utility in the form of hits and blocks, as he ranks second on the Avs in both categories.

Hejda was credited with an assist in his 22:18 of ice time in Thursday's win over the Jets. Hejda holds down a top-pairing role for the Avs, but he's valued mostly for what he contributes in the hits and blocked shots categories than for any puck-moving. The assist marked just his fifth point in 29 games on the season.

Jan Hejda played in Colorado's opening round series against Minnesota with two broken fingers and a pin in his thumb. He didn't have a point and posted a minus-6 rating in seven contests, as the Avalanche were bounced from the postseason in the first round. Hejda has one year remaining on his current contract.