Etem was sent down to AHL San Diego on Thursday, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Etem has been something of a fill-in player for the Ducks this season as he's averaged only 8:48 of ice time in three games since coming over from Vancouver. He'll be worth monitoring for the rest of the season, but probably won't materialize into anything fantasy-worthy.

Despite being waived by Anaheim Wednesday morning, Etem is in the Ducks' lineup for the evening's game against Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan Getzlaf (forearm) was considered a game-time decision for Anaheim's matchup with the Predators, so the Ducks likely kept Etem around as an insurance policy in case Getzlaf couldn't go. The Ducks' captain was ultimately held out of Wednesday's contest with a forearm injury, giving Etem the opportunity to draw into his third game of the season with Anaheim. If Etem goes unclaimed, he'll likely be sent to the Ducks' AHL affiliate once Getzlaf or Rickard Rakell (personal) is cleared to return to game action.

Etem is on waivers for the second time this season Wednesday, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Waiving Etem could be a sign that Rickard Rakell's visa issues have been resolved. Etem played in just two of the Ducks' first seven games this year and averaged 6:01 of ice time in those two outings. When you consider his limited opportunities, it should come as no surprise that the 24-year-old was essentially a temporary fill in on Anaheim's roster. If he goes unclaimed, the team will reassign him to AHL San Diego.

Etem is a healthy scratch Sunday against the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

The California native was claimed off waivers from Vancouver on Thursday and was immediately added to the Ducks' 23-man roster. Etem posted 15 points in 58 games last season as a member of the Rangers and Canucks after spending the first three years of his career with Anaheim, but it's unclear when he'll get a shot to put the Ducks jersey back on.

Etem was claimed off waivers by Anaheim on Thursday and is listed on their 23-man roster, Helene Elliott of Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Etem was waived by Vancouver on Tuesday after a dismal 2015-16 that saw the California native record just 15 points across 58 games split between the Rangers and Canucks. It's unclear as to when he'll join the team, but he's currently listed on the Ducks' 23-man roster, indicating they don't plan on sending Etem directly to the AHL. The 24-year-old was Anaheim's first round pick in 2010 and he spent the first three years of his career in the Ducks' organization, so he'll be heading back to familiar digs in Orange County.

Etem was placed on waivers by the Canucks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Even had Etem earned a spot on the roster, his playing time would have been limited and his skill set really only translates to leagues that include hits (87 in 58 games last season) as a stat. He did fling an even 100 shots on net over that span as well but managed to convert that into just seven goals. He's likely bound to be a fringe NHL player in 2015-16 with the Canucks.

Etem signed a one-year contract extension with the Canucks on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Etem saw an increase in production after the Rangers traded him to the Canucks in January. He scored seven goals and had five assists in 39 games with Vancouver. The former first round pick will look to continue to improve as a Canuck, but the 24-year-old winger will have minimal fantasy value until he finds more consistency.

Etem scored the game-winning goal late in the third period Friday against Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

A clutch goal for Etem against his former team, giving him four tallies on the season. The 25-year-old has managed just eight points in 35 games with Vancouver this season, so don't expect a huge finish to the year. The third-liner has been too inconsistent to be trusted in anything but the deepest of leagues.

Etem collected two assists in Sunday's loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Etem only logged 12:54 of ice time, but he made the most of it, hitting the 10-point barrier in the process. The Canucks have lost eight straight games and Etem only has three goals and seven points in 32 outings since arriving in Vancouver, so he doesn't really hold much fantasy value down this final stretch of the season.

Etem notched two goals on four shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

That's three points in two games for Etem, who is still trying to find a place with his new team up in Vancouver. In 17 games played with the Canucks, he's recorded three goals and two assists, as compared to the just three assists tallied in 19 games with the Rangers earlier this season. Those with a spot to fill in the deepest of leagues can keep an eye on the 23-year-old in case this was the game that allowed him to turn the corner and start producing on a semi-regular basis.