The Rangers released Bartkowski from his professional tryout Monday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Bartkowski was unable to land a spot with the Rangers going into the 2022-23 season and now he's a free agent. He played in 72 games last year with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL, registering four goals and 16 points.

Bartkowski signed a professional tryout offer with the Rangers on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Bartkowski last appeared in the NHL during the 2020-21 campaign, suiting up in one contest with the Wild. He spent last season with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, tallying 16 points in 72 appearances. The 34-year-old blueliner will compete for a depth role this preseason.

Bartkowski was released from his professional tryout offer with the Penguins on Saturday, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bartkowski wasn't able to secure a deal with Pittsburgh, but he may be able to land a two-way contract with another NHL organization before the 2021-22 campaign kicks off. The 33-year-old blueliner picked up eight points through 23 games with AHL Iowa last season.

Bartkowski signed a professional tryout agreement with Pittsburgh on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bartkowski has appeared in just three NHL contests over the last three seasons but has suited up in 256 games since the start of the 2010-11 campaign. The veteran blueliner will have a chance to compete for a bottom-pair or seventh defenseman role during training camp.

Bartkowski was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bartkowski has appeared in just one game for the Wild this season in which he recorded two shots, one hit and one block while playing 13:02. Even if brought back up from the minors down the stretch, Bartkowski will be hard-pressed to break into the lineup, making him a low-end fantasy option.

The Wild have reassigned Bartkowski to the taxi squad Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bartkowski filled in during Tuesday's game against the Kings with a few players place in the COVID-19 protocol, earning 13:02 of ice time along with two shots. It's likely that the 32-year-old will spend a majority of the rest of the season on the taxi squad.

Bartkowski was promoted from the taxi squad Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild aren't scheduled to play again until Feb. 16, but that target date is still uncertain. Once the team returns to action, Bartkowski could be in the fold. The 32-year-old hasn't played an NHL game since the 2018-19 campaign.

Bartkowski put pen to paper on a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bartkowski played just one game for Minnesota this season, logging 9:59 of ice time in the team's final playoff contest. With AHL Iowa, the 32-year-old blueliner tallied two goals and 16 helpers in 55 outings. The veteran figures to continue playing primarily in the minors in a leadership role, though he could get the occasional promotion to the big club.

The Wild reassigned Bartkowski to AHL Iowa on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bartkowski was called up on an emergency basis for the Wild ahead of their Feb. 28 game against the Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old will head down to the AHL, where he's produced 18 points in 55 AHL appearances this campaign.

Minnesota promoted Bartkowski from AHL Iowa on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild only had six healthy defensemen on their roster prior to Bartkowski's promotion, so he'll be on hand as an emergency option for Friday's clash with Columbus. The 31-year-old American has picked up 18 points in 55 AHL appearances this season.