Austin Wagner W FA Wed 8/30/23 10:03 AM
Austin Wagner
W FA
Wagner inked a professional tryout agreement with Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner had a goal and an assist in seven games with the Blackhawks last season. He also contributed nine goals, 12 points and 33 PIM in 24 AHL outings with Ontario. The 26-year-old will compete for a fourth-line spot during the Penguins' training camp.
Austin Wagner W FA Fri 6/30/23 2:59 AM
Austin Wagner
W FA
Wagner is not expected to receive a qualifying offer from the Blackhawks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner will be eligible for free agency Saturday. He played in seven NHL games and racked up two points in 2022-23 but missed time in March due to an infection in his hand. The 26-year-old winger may be able to earn a two-way contract with another team as bottom-six depth.
Austin Wagner W FA Wed 4/5/23 12:16 AM
Austin Wagner
W FA
Wagner contributed a goal in the Blackhawks' 4-3 win over Calgary on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner's marker came early in the third period and proved to be the game-winner. He was playing in his third contest this season and was held off the scoresheet over his previous two outings. Wagner logged 10:38 of ice time Tuesday while serving on the fourth line.
Austin Wagner W FA Tue 3/28/23 1:07 PM
Austin Wagner
W FA
Wagner's hand infection has cleared, and he's been given the green light from a medical standpoint, but he'll need to participate in a few practices before potentially seeing game action, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although he's now healthy, it remains unclear when Wagner will make his Blackhawks debut. The 25-year-old winger hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since 2020-21, when he picked up eight points through 44 games with the Kings.
Austin Wagner W FA Mon 3/13/23 11:27 AM
Austin Wagner
W FA
Wagner (undisclosed) didn't take part in Monday's practice, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner has been recovering from an undisclosed injury that became infected prior to being traded from Los Angeles to Chicago. He hasn't been cleared to resume skating yet, but, per Roumeliotis, he is scheduled to meet with doctors later this week. Depending on the diagnosis, Wagner could join his teammates for Chicago's five-game road trip at some point.
Austin Wagner W FA Fri 3/3/23 5:42 PM
Austin Wagner
W FA
Wagner was traded to the Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner has drawn into 24 games with AHL Ontario this season, picking up nine goals, 12 points and 33 PIM over that span. The 25-year-old forward is expected to report to the Blackhawks rather than AHL Rockford.
Austin Wagner W FA Mon 10/24/22 12:57 PM
Austin Wagner
W FA
Wagner was loaned to AHL Ontario on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner was brought up from the minors Sunday along with defenseman Jacob Moverare. The former has one goal and one assist in three minor-league contests this campaign.
Austin Wagner W FA Sun 10/23/22 4:51 PM
Austin Wagner
W FA
Wagner was promoted from AHL Ontario on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
With Alex Iafallo (lower body) placed on long-term injured reserve, Wagner was recalled to take his roster spot. The 25-year-old forward has tallied two points in three AHL games this season.
Austin Wagner W FA Thu 9/29/22 4:14 PM
Austin Wagner
W FA
Wagner was waived by the Kings on Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
This doesn't come as a surprise, as Wagner spent the entirety of the 2021-22 campaign in the minors, picking up 22 points and 107 PIM in 55 games with AHL Ontario. In the likely scenario he passes through waivers unclaimed, he'll be assigned to Ontario.
Austin Wagner W FA Sun 1/9/22 2:17 PM
Austin Wagner
W FA
The Kings reassigned Wagner to AHL Ontario on Sunday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner returns to Ontario a day after being a healthy scratch for Los Angeles.