Bass announced his retirement from professional hockey Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bass suited up in 75 NHL games over his career, in which he notched two goals and three helpers while racking up 107 PIM. The 32-year-old spent the bulk of his career in the AHL as an enforcer, picking up 944 PIM in 452 minor-league contests.

Bass was let go by the Avalanche on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bass was a long shot to make the Avs' Opening Night roster. If he can't secure an NHL contract, the winger could head overseas or latch on with an minor-league club. Considering the Ontario native has logged 417 career games in the AHL, there are likely to be several interested clubs that would welcome his experience on a minor-league deal.

Bass has signed a PTO with the Avalanche, and will compete for a spot in the organization at training camp.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old center has recorded 10 points (four goals, six assists) and 69 penalty minutes in 47 games with AHL Milwaukee the past two years. The bruiser is a long shot to crack an NHL lineup for his first time since the 2016-17 season.

Bass was placed on waivers Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran split time between Nashville and AHL Milwaukee in 2016-17, though he only played a total of 22 games. Should Bass clear waivers, he'll be reassigned to Milwaukee and remain an option for recall if the Preds are looking for a gritty forward that can provide a physical presence.

Bass (lower body) was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bass was expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery in January, but it looks like he is ready to go. Not exactly a prolific scorer -- he has registered just five points in 75 career NHL contests -- the 30-year-old would add some grit to the Preds' lineup if he gets on the ice.

Bass, who had been playing for AHL Milwaukee -- a minor-league affiliate of the Predators -- will miss the rest of the season with a lower-body injury that required surgery.

EDGE Analysis

Bass was scoreless in nine games with the Preds this season, and the physical pivot was on the scoresheet for a mere four points in 13 AHL contests. He has one year left on his standard two-way contract before he'll become an unrestricted free agent.

Bass was waived by the Predators on Wednesday, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Predators general manager David Poile has been busy trimming the fat on the roster, waiving Bass and defenseman Matt Carle. Even when healthy, Bass, who likely would head to AHL Milwaukee in the event that he goes unclaimed, simply didn't play enough -- 6:46 of ice time average -- so fantasy owners are advised to fish for centers in a different pond.

Bass did not play Thursday against the Senators, marking the second time in the last four games he has served as a healthy scratch.

EDGE Analysis

Bass was known primarily as an enforcer during his time in the AHL the past two seasons (249 PIM in 99 combined games), so his value in the NHL has rapidly been decreasing as the 'tough guy' type has slowly been disappearing from the league. He maintains little to no fantasy value in most standard formats at the present time.

Bass (upper body) was taken off injured reserve Tuesday and will suit up against Colorado, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bass has logged just two games so far this season and averaged just under seven minutes of ice time in those contests. When he is on the ice, the veteran could be classified as an enforcer as evident by his 84 PIM for AHL Milwaukee last season. The winger has not scored a point in an NHL game since 2011-12 when he was with Columbus, so it may be best to pursue other fantasy options.

Bass was placed on injured reserve Saturday with an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear exactly when the 29-year-old center sustained the ailment but his departure isn't likely to have a significant impact on the Predators as he was averaging only 6:57 minutes of ice time over two games this season. The Ontario-native will have to miss Nashville's next four games before he's eligible to return on Oct. 29.