Rinaldo was placed on waivers by Columbus on Thursday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rinaldo and teammate Cameron Johnson were the two Blue Jackets to hit waivers Thursday. Rinaldo featured in four games with the Flames last season, averaging just 5:50 of ice time and recording no points.

Rinaldo will not be invited to training camp and will start the year in the minors due to his COVID-19 vaccination status, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to team president John Davidson, all 67 players being invited to training camp are fully vaccinated, which led to the decision to leave Rinaldo off the roster. Given the team's stance, it seems unlikely Rinaldo will see any opportunities with the Jackets this year unless the winger changes his position.

Rinaldo penned a one-year, two-way deal with Columbus on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Rinaldo played in just four games for the Flames last year and probably shouldn't be banking on significantly more ice time this year. Even when he does get into the lineup, the 31-year-old center shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy production given his limited offensive upside.

Rinaldo was reassigned to the taxi squad Friday, according to CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Rinaldo was in Calgary's lineup for the last two games but will head back to the press box for Friday's game against the Jets. The veteran forward is scoreless in four NHL games this season.

Rinaldo was promoted from the active roster and recorded four hits in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Rinaldo has appeared in the last two games, racking up 10 hits in that span. The tough forward is unlikely to see more than fourth-line usage.

Rinaldo was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Rinaldo has made just two appearances in the Flames' 11 games in March. The 30-year-old has yet to record a point this season.

Rinaldo was promoted to the active roster for Monday's game against Ottawa, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rinaldo will suit up for just his third game this season and first since March 7. He'll be in a bottom-line role as he searches for his first point of the year.

Rinaldo was demoted to the taxi squad Sunday, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rinaldo has suited up for just two games this season and should continue acting as an insurance body.

Rinaldo was promoted to the active roster Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Rinaldo served as a healthy scratch for Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs. He's nothing more than a heavy-hitting, bottom-six option should he draw into the lineup.

Rinaldo was demoted to the taxi squad Friday, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rinaldo continues to shuffle between the taxi squad and the active roster almost daily. He'll continue to be a healthy scratch more often than not.