Pysyk signed a one-year, two-way contract with Calgary on Saturday,

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk was immediately placed on waivers. He will give the Flames a depth defenseman after they dealt Nikita Zadorov to Vancouver on Thursday. Pysyk signed a professional tryout agreement with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton a month ago and played eight games, picking up one assist. He missed the 2022-23 campaign after undergoing Achilles surgery in July of 2022. The 31-year-old should get ice time with AHL Calgary as the Flames currently have seven blueliners, as well as Oliver Kylington due back shortly after missing all of 2022-23 and the start of this season for personal reasons.

Pysyk (lower body) inked a professional tryout agreement with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk had a PTO with Pittsburgh during training camp but was unable to get into any game action after suffering the injury early in camp. Pysyk missed the entire 2022-23 season after undergoing Achilles surgery in July of 2022. Look for Pysyk to get in ample AHL game action before Pittsburgh decides if he is good enough to play again in the NHL.

Pysyk (lower body) skated prior to Pittsburgh's morning skate Thursday, though coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "His status hasn't changed," per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk technically remains unsigned by the team after getting hurt during training camp while on a PTO. In addition to getting back to 100 percent, the club would need to create a spot on the 23-man roster to sign the veteran blueliner. At this point, given his lengthy recovery, it's possible Pysyk will sign an AHL-only contract once cleared to play in order to get some game action in before the Penguins would consider an NHL deal.

According to coach Mike Sullivan, Pysyk will be out "longer term" with a lower-body injury, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk, who is attending Pittsburgh's training camp on a PTO, missed the entirety of the 2022-23 season with an Achilles injury, so it obviously doesn't bode well for his chances of securing a contract with the Penguins that he's already expected to miss extended time with a lower-body issue.

Pysyk (Achilles) signed a professional tryout agreement with the Penguins on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk missed all of 2022-23 due to an Achilles injury he suffered last July after signing with the Red Wings. The 31-year-old defenseman had 12 points in 68 outings with the Sabres in 2021-22, and he's shown the versatility to play either as a third-pairing defenseman or bottom-six forward in previous years. If Pysyk can earn a contract from the Penguins, he would bolster their organizational defensive depth.

Pysyk (Achilles) is not expected to return during the 2022-23 season, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk reinjured his Achilles in November and it seems like he'll end up missing the entire campaign. The 31-year-old blueliner could be ready for training camp ahead of the 2023-24 season, but a more concrete return timeline won't be available until later in his rehab process.

Pysyk has reportedly reinjured his surgically repaired Achilles, Frank Seravalli of DFO reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk was already expected to be out until at least January, but this has the potential to be a serious -- and potential season-ending -- setback. The Red Wings have not officially commented on Pysyk's status, so it's unclear how much longer his recovery will stretch following this latest news.

Pysyk (Achilles) is not expected back before January, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk was always going to be sidelined long term following his Achilles injury, so this recovery timeline shouldn't come as a surprise. Even once cleared to play, Pysyk could struggle to break into the lineup over the likes of Gustav Lindstrom or Jordan Oesterle, though perhaps he would be willing to move to forward again to see more ice time. Pysyk figures to wind up on long-term injured reserve in order to provide the club with some cap relief.

Pysyk had surgery to repair a torn Achilles on Monday and is expected to miss 4-6 months.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk facing a 4-6 month absence would explain why the team went and signed Robert Hagg to a one-year deal. Even on the short end of Pysyk's recovery timeline, he wouldn't be available until late November. At this point, Pysyk probably doesn't offer enough fantasy upside in most formats to warrant holding on to him while he is sidelined.

Pysyk signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with Detroit on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk has never reached the 20-point threshold in his 10-year NHL career, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him suddenly producing offensively with his new club. The blueliner also doesn't dish out a lot of hits, he logged 41 last season. As such, Pysyk figures to offer no more than low-end fantasy value next season.