Martinsen signed a contract with EV Zug of the Swiss NLA League on Tuesday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinsen was on a two-way deal with the Ducks this season and was traded to Pittsburgh in October, but he never got a shot with the big club, accruing three points over 24 minor-league games. The Norwegian forward was placed on unconditional waivers to have his contract terminated Friday, and now he'll try finish the year overseas.

Martinsen was placed on unconditional waivers by the Penguins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinsen was brought in by the Penguins as part of the deal to move Erik Gudbranson and his contract. After registering just three points in 24 games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the organization has evidently seen enough and will move on from the winger.

Martinsen was acquired by Pittsburgh from Anaheim on Friday, along with a 2021 seventh-round pick, in a swap for Erik Gudbranson.

EDGE Analysis

Martinsen will report to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for the time being, but could be a recalled candidate later in the year. The winger has 152 games of NHL experience, in which he tallied nine goals, 14 assists and 160 shots. The move was less about Martinsen, who has just one year left on his two-way deal, and more about providing Pittsburgh with some cap relief by ditching Gudbranson's $4 million cap hit. Anything that organization can get out of Martinsen will likely be considered the cherry on top of the sundae.

Martinsen signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Ducks on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Martinsen's most recent NHL action came before he was waived by Chicago on January 4. The Norwegian saw ice time in 24 games for the Blackhawks and logged four points, but was a healthy scratch for four of five games before being waived. Martinsen also saw action in 38 regular-season games for AHL Rockford last season, logging three goals and eight assists.

The Blackhawks placed Martinsen on waivers Friday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinsen has been a healthy scratch for four of Chicago's last five games, and he only logged 4:14 of ice time in his lone appearance over that stretch, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. If the hard-nosed Norwegian goes unclaimed, he'll be assigned to AHL Rockford.

Martinsen (back) will play Saturday versus the Blue Jackets, Chris Wescott of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinsen missed four games with a back condition, but he averaged just 6:57 over his only two outings of the season. In that time, he dished out five hits and recorded a minus-1 rating.

Martinsen (back) isn't in the projected lineup for Thursday's game against the Coyotes, NHL.com's Scott King reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinsen will miss a fourth consecutive game Thursday, and the Blackhawks have yet to release any information regarding a potential timetable for his return. Either way, the 28-year-old winger has only notched one goal in 11 NHL appearances over the past two seasons, so there's no reason for fantasy owners to track his availability.

Martinsen (back) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Martinsen's back injury will force him to miss a third consecutive contest Saturday. The Norwegian winger will hope to return to action Thursday against the Coyotes.

Martinsen (back) didn't make the trip to Minnesota for Thursday's matchup, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Martinsen was able to at least get on the ice back in Chicago could open the door for him to return ahead of Saturday's clash with the Blues. In the winger's stead, Alexandre Fortin figures to make his NHL debut in a third line role.

Martinsen (back) won't practice Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Blackhawks have yet to release any details regarding the severity of Martinsen's injury, but their next contest isn't until Thursday in Minnesota, so he may not be forced to miss any game action. Either way, the gritty winger has gone scoreless while averaging just 6:57 of ice time through two games this campaign, so there's no reason for fantasy owners to keep tabs on his availability.