Gryba announced his retirement from the NHL on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames released Gryba from his PTO contract Thursday after appearing in just 10 NHL contests last season. The 31-year-old blueliner scored seven goals and 43 points in 289 career games. He also racked up 776 hits and 368 penalty minutes.

The Flames released Gryba from his professional tryout agreement Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Gryba was always considered an extreme longshot to make Calgary's 23-man roster, so this news doesn't come as a surprise. If the wants to remain in North America, the 31-year-old blueliner will likely have to settle for a two-way deal with a different NHL organization.

Gryba will join the Flames on a professional tryout agreement for the preseason, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old defenseman spent last season with the Devils organization, drawing into 10 games at the NHL level and and additional 47 contests with AHL Binghamton. Gryba has never exceeded 12 points in a season at either level, and at best he will serve as organizational depth if he shows well enough to earn a contract. Gryba will likely be competing with Andrew MacDonald for a roster spot, as both defenders are on tryouts.

The Devils waived Gryba on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gryba is expected to clear waivers and be assigned to AHL Binghamton. He's had just five points in 32 games there this season, but he has shown an edge with 59 PIM in that span. This leaves just six healthy defensemen on the roster, which may signal that Sami Vatanen (concussion) is nearing a return from injured reserve.

Gryba was called up from AHL Binghamton on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Gryba's call-up directly corresponds to Sami Vatanen's (concussion) placement on injured reserve. It takes a special type of defenseman to be able to join the rush and pitch in offensively, but Gryba isn't cut from that cloth. Instead, he's a rugged shutdown type who will block a fair amount of shots.

Gryba was assigned to AHL Binghamton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Devils have activated Sami Vatanen (lower body) from injured reserve, so Gryba will shuffle back to the minors, where he's managed 40 points (14 goals, 26 assists) over 214 contests between the affiliates belonging to the Senators, Oilers and Devils.

Gryba was promoted from AHL Binghamton on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Gryba's ascension to the NHL was necessitated by Sami Vatanen's placement on injured reserve, as the Finnish blueliner is dealing with a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old Gryba is not someone you should be concerned with in fantasy hockey since he's only accumulated 43 points (seven goals, 36 assists) over 281 career contests, though he does add physicality and grit as a 6-foot-4, 222-pound skater.

Gryba was reassigned to AHL Binghamton on Tuesday to clear a roster spot for Ben Lovejoy (lower body).

EDGE Analysis

Gryba only saw action in two of a possible seven games while with the Devils and averaged a mere 12:37 when he was in the lineup. With Lovejoy healthy, the club will send Gryba back to the minors, where he should have plenty of opportunity to log significant minutes.

Gryba was recalled from AHL Binghamton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Devils are fortunate that Gryba cleared waivers Friday, as the team needs him in the wake of a lower-body injury to Ben Lovejoy, who is now on injured reserve. Of course, Gryba hasn't played since the 2017-18 season with the Oilers, so it's probably going to take him a while to find his bearings. As a result, It's safe to ignore the Saskatchewan native in all formats.

Gryba will be designated for waivers by the Devils on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move to place Gryba on waivers and reassign him to the minors could be an indication Cory Schneider (hip) is nearing a return, as the club makes a move to clear up a spot on the 23-man roster. The 30-year-old Gryba has yet to appear in a game for New Jersey this season, so his pending demotion -- assuming he goes unclaimed -- shouldn't come as a surprise.