Fitzgerald will be placed on waivers by the Rangers on Wednesday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fitzgerald wasn't at Wednesday's practice, and he'll report to AHL Hartford if he ultimately clears waivers. He made 66 regular-season appearances for Hartford last year, recording five goals, 16 assists and 75 PIM.

Fitzgerald was put on waivers Tuesday, according to PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Fitzgerald compiled four goals and 21 points in 69 contests for AHL Hartford during the 2023-24 regular season. The 27-year-old blueliner will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign at the minor-league level.

Fitzgerald secured a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Rangers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fitzgerald saw action in 69 regular-season contests with AHL Charlotte last season in which he tallied four goals and 17 assists. Despite the decent production, the 27-year-old defenseman was unable to break his way into the NHL, having last played at the top level back in 2022-23 when with the Panthers. Given New York's forward depth, Fitzgerald will likely face an uphill battle in securing minutes at the NHL level.

Fitzgerald was waived by the Panthers on Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Fitzgerald resigned with Florida in the offseason after tallying three assists in 27 games between the Panthers and Sabres last year. If he clears waivers, the 26-year-old Fitzgerald will open the 2023-24 campaign with AHL Charlotte.

Fitzgerald agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Florida on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Fitzgerald contributed three assists, 13 shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and 35 hits in 27 games between Buffalo and Florida last season. He only suited up in four contests with the Panthers after being claimed off waivers from the Sabres on Jan. 11. If he isn't assigned to the minors, Fitzgerald is likely to be used sparingly again in 2023-24.

Fitzgerald returned to being a healthy scratch in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to Winnipeg due to the return of Anthony Duclair (illness) to the lineup.

EDGE Analysis

Fitzgerald logged just 3:12 of ice time in Friday's 4-3 overtime victory over Chicago. He has skated in three games with the Panthers since being claimed off waivers from Buffalo on Jan. 11. Fitzgerald has three assists, 13 shots on goal, 12 blocks and 33 hits in 26 appearances this season.

Fitzgerald will have to wait for his chance to play after being claimed off waivers from Buffalo by the Panthers, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fitzgerald is currently behind blueliners Aaron Ekblad, Brandon Montour and Radko Gudas on the right side of Florida's depth chart. "He'll get his opportunity here when an opportunity opens up," said coach Paul Maurice on Saturday. The Panthers visit the Sabres on Monday afternoon, but it is unclear if Fitzgerald will get a chance to play against his former team.

Fitzgerald was claimed off waivers by Florida from Buffalo on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fitzgerald has three assists, 29 hits and 12 blocks in 25 games while averaging 13:03 of ice time this season. He was a healthy scratch in the Sabres' last six games before being waived. Perhaps Fitzgerald will start playing regularly again now that he's with the Panthers.

Fitzgerald was placed on waivers Tuesday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fitzgerald, who hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 19, has appeared in 23 games with the Sabres this season. He has contributed three assists, 12 shots on goal, 12 blocks and 29 hits.

Fitzgerald produced an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Fitzgerald set up a Tage Thompson tally in the second period of this game. This was Fitzgerald's second assist in the last five games. He continues to see fairly steady bottom-four usage as the Sabres are missing three regulars on their blue line. The 25-year-old has three assists 12 shots on net, 29 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in 23 outings this season, so he won't be on the fantasy radar in the vast majority of formats.