Hamilton will join San Jose as a pro scout, per AHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton went undrafted coming out of the OHL in 2005-06 and spent the majority of his 13-year professional career playing in the minors. The winger did log 30 NHL games for the Maple Leafs and Oilers, in which he notched one goal, four assists and eight PIM. Having hung up his skates, the 33-year-old should provide a keen eye as a scout for the Sharks, having spent so much time playing in the AHL.

Hamilton was released from his professional tryout agreement with Edmonton on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

This is an unfortunate development for Hamilton, who had only joined the Oilers' training camp Tuesday. A minor league journeyman for the vast majority of his career, Hamilton captained AHL Bakersfield -- Edmonton's minor-league affiliate -- for the past two campaigns and will be hoping to land a with another organization as the season approaches.

Hamilton secured a professional tryout agreement with Edmonton on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was with the Oilers' organization on a one-year, two-way deal last season, but spent the entire year with AHL Bakersfield and it appears the team was unwilling to commit to him long-term without seeing more. The 31-year-old spent several seasons in the AHL, but has only made 30 appearances in the majors, including a 16-game stint with Edmonton in 2014-15. Even if he makes the Opening Night roster, fantasy owners will want to look elsewhere for low-end value picks.

Hamilton had one goal and one assist in 16 games for Edmonton this past season.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton is really little more than a warm body on defense and will likely find himself shuttling back and forth between the AHL and NHL once again next season.

Hamilton was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Friday, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

In a largely unannounced move, Hamilton was returned to the AHL before suiting up for the Oilers. The 30-year old has played 30 NHL games in his career, and captains the Bakersfield Condors.

Hamilton has been recalled from AHL Bakersfield on an emergency basis.

EDGE Analysis

Edmonton placed Benoit Pouliot (lower body) on injured reserve, opening a roster spot for Hamilton, who recorded six goals and two assists in 18 games with Bakersfield this season.

The Oilers waived Hamilton and intend to assign him to Bakersville of the American Hockey League, the Edmoton Journal reports. He must clear waivers before being assigned.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old Hamilton played a season-high 16 NHL games with the Oilers in 2014-15.

Hamilton was placed on waivers Sunday, according to the Oilers web site. Assuming Hamilton clears waivers, he will more than likely be sent down to Oklahoma City of the AHL. He had two points in 16 games for the Oilers since his call up.

Hamilton signed a one-year extension with the Oilers on Friday, Bob Stauffer of 630 CHED reports.It's a two-way deal for Hamilton, meaning he can be sent to AHL Oklahoma City without passing through waivers. Hamilton has impressed the Oilers while holding down a second-line role since his Feb. 10 call-up, generating a goal and an assist in five games.

Hamilton scored his first NHL goal Tuesday in a loss to the Islanders.He opened the scoring with the marker -- the 29-year-old's fourth point in 15 career NHL games. He's a career minor leaguer, so this is a nice moment, but don't get too excited despite his strong AHL stats.