Katchouk signed a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Katchouk recorded 21 goals and 49 points in 67 regular-season appearances with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2024-25. The 27-year-old forward may spend most of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors, but he will compete for a depth role with the Lightning during training camp.

Katchouk was released from his professional tryout with the Ducks on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Katchouk was unable to win a roster spot in training camp. The 26-year-old winger remains a free agent and could still draw interest on a two-way contract from another organization.

Katchouk signed a professional tryout agreement with the Ducks on Wednesday, Patrick Present of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Katchouk split last year between the Blackhawks and the Senators, collecting 13 points, 70 shots on net and 82 hits over 59 contests. The 26-year-old has spent the bulk of the last three years in the NHL, though the Ducks are unlikely to sign him if it would mean blocking a prospect from moving up. If Katchouk spends 2024-25 with Anaheim, he'll likely play on the fourth line.

Katchouk did not receive a qualifying offer from Ottawa and will become an unrestricted free agent Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Katchouk has bounced around a bit since reaching the NHL level; he's played for three teams in the last three seasons. Last year, he totaled 13 points in 59 games with Chicago and Ottawa. He's scored 36 points in 176 career NHL appearances.

Katchouk logged a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Katchouk grabbed an assist on Artem Zub's opening goal 2:37 into the first period before extending Ottawa's lead to 2-0 just a few minutes later, deflecting a Parker Kelly shot for his first goal in 10 games with the Senators. The 25-year-old Katchouk now has six goals and 11 points across 47 games between Ottawa and Chicago this season. While he provides a physical presence, Katchouk isn't likely to offer consistent production offensively in a fourth-line role.

Katchouk was claimed off waivers by the Senators from Chicago on Friday, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Katchouk has tallied five goals and four assists in 38 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. The winger will provide depth up front for the Senators as they have only 12 healthy forwards at this time.

Katchouk was put on waivers Thursday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Katchouk has five goals, nine points, 52 shots and 51 hits in 38 outings in 2023-24. The Blackhawks might send Katchouk to the minors if he clears, but it's also possible they only placed him on waivers to provide the team with additional roster flexibility ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

Katchouk posted a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime win against the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Katchouk managed two shots on goal while blocking four shots in 15:43 of ice time. He also split his two faceoff opportunities. The 25-year-old Ontarian has three goals and five points across 10 appearances in January, his most productive month of the season. It was his first multi-point game since March 14, 2023, when he had a career-best three-point night against the Bruins.

Katchouk netted a goal in a 3-1 loss to Chicago on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Katchouk found the back of the net midway through the second period to put the Blackhawks up 1-0. It was his fourth marker and seventh point in 24 outings this season. The Blackhawks' forward corps has been devastated by injuries, but Katchouk is still serving primarily on the fourth line and isn't getting regular minutes on the power play, so his offensive upside is minimal.

Katchouk earned an assist in Thursday's 4-1 defeat to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

This was Katchouk's first point since Nov. 28 against the Kraken, a stretch of 11 games during which he was a healthy scratch six times. With injuries pilling up at forward, Katachouk should continue to see minutes in a bottom-six role but might have to settle for a spot in the press box if the Hawks start to get healthy.