Van der Gulik was reassigned to AHL Manchester on Friday, Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times reports. Van der Gulik's demotion likely signals that Trevor Lewis (upper body) will be activated in advance of Friday's game against the Red Wings. The 31-year-old was recalled by the Kings on an emergency basis for Thursday's game against the Penguins, during which he saw just over five minutes of ice time.

Van der Gulik was waived by the Kings on Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. Van der Gulik had little to no shot at opening the season with the reigning Stanley Cup champs. He's expected to clear waivers and report to AHL Manchester, where he'll bide his time until injuries afford him the opportunity to join the big club.

David Van der Gulik has inked a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings. Van der Gulik had two goals and 13 points in 48 career NHL games. The 31-year-old is likely to spend the vast majority of the 2014-15 campaign in the minors.

David Van der Gulik has been summoned by the Colorado Avalanche. Van der Gulik will play on Wednesday if Ryan O'Reilly (shoulder) is unavailable. Van der Gulik has six goals and 14 penalty minutes in 14 AHL games this season.

David Van der Gulik has inked a one-year deal with Colorado. Van der Gulik had two assists in nine NHL games last season. He'll likely start the 2013-14 campaign in the minors, but might end up with a few stints in the NHL depending on the health of the Avalanche's forwards.

David Van der Gulik has been promoted by the Colorado Avalanche. Van der Gulik has 18 goals and 35 points in 60 games with the AHL Lake Erie Monsters. At the age of 29, he should be regarded as an organizational depth player.

David Van der Gulik has been summoned by the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado needs more reinforcements because David Jones is now dealing with a knee injury. Van der Gulik has 12 goals and 25 points in 39 AHL games this season.

David Van der Gulik was claimed off waivers by COL on Friday January 18.

David Van der Gulik has been put on waivers by the Colorado Avalanche. Assuming Van der Gulik clears waivers, he'll be returned to the AHL Lake Erie Monsters. He has 11 goals and 23 points in 35 AHL contests this season.

David Van der Gulik has been named the AHL's player of the week. van der Gulik had three goals and seven points in three games last week. Going into the Christmas break, he had eight goals and 11 assists in 29 contests with the AHL Lake Erie Monsters.