Hamilton was not tendered a qualifying offer from the Coyotes by Monday's deadline, so he'll be able to test the open market as an unrestricted free agent as soon as July 1, Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton could wind up with his fifth team in as many years. He doesn't offer much in the way of offense, though he has compiled 135 hits over 75 career games and 9:19 of average ice time to check out as a gritty low-end contributor.

Hamilton appeared in 16 games during 2017-18, notching an assist and 35 hits in the season.

EDGE Analysis

When Hamilton was able to draw into the lineup, he just averaged 8:58 of ice time, and was largely used as a rotational fourth liner throughout the season. The Ontario native was able to provide strong physical play however, as his 35 hits average out to over two hits per game. The 26-year-old is on a one-way contract so he'll presumably stay at the NHL level for 2018-19 -- he wound up in the desert originally after he was placed on waivers by Calgary, so it seems likely Arizona or another team see him as an NHL caliber player -- but a rapid increase in points seems unlikely, as Hamilton just has six throughout 75 total games over the last five seasons.

Hamilton was a healthy scratch for the 15th consecutive game during Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

After playing just eight games with the Flames, Hamilton was placed on waivers and claimed by the Coyotes on Jan. 4. He's yet to play for Arizona, so until he draws into the lineup, he's off the fantasy grid in all settings.

Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the Coyotes on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames decided to waive Hamilton, as they'd been struggling to find playing time for him since the team is flush with talented forwards. Hamilton could see a positive bump in fantasy value since he's heading to a young and rebuilding Coyotes system that has virtually no chance of making the playoffs. The 26-year-old has produced just six points (four goals, two assists) through 67 career games between the Sharks, Avalanche and Flames.

Hamilton was placed on waivers Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has logged a mere eight games this season, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that he was designated for waivers in the hope of reassigning him to AHL Stockton -- assuming he clears. In those eight outings, the center was limited to a paltry 7:38 of ice time in which he tallied one helper, five shots on goal and 16 hits.

Hamilton was a healthy scratch Monday and did not play against the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

The Canadian skater only has one point this season and is still searching for his first goal. Hamilton is becoming a healthy scratch more often than not; he only has one game this season where he registered over ten minutes of TOI. Hamilton can remain off the fantasy radar.

Hamilton played just 6:29 during Wednesday's 1-0 overtime loss to Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Not only has Hamilton hardly seen the ice when in the lineup (8:11 through four games), he's also been a healthy scratch in 16 of 20 contests this season. Additionally, he also cleared waivers earlier this month. It's probably best to avoid Hamilton in all fantasy settings moving forward.

Hamilton was waived by the Flames on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Frankly, we're surprised it took Calgary this long to designate Hamilton for waivers -- he's only played in two of 10 games this season, including none in the past four. In the likely even that he clears waivers, expect Hamilton to be assigned to AHL Stockton.

Hamilton was a healthy scratch for Thursday's 2-1 loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has only suited up for one game this season, and while he registered an assist in the contest, he found himself right back in the press box Thursday. The 25-year-old forward projects to remain off the fantasy radar in most settings.

Hamilton recorded just two points in 26 NHL contests in 2016-17.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old was given the most substantial opportunity of his professional career last season, but just wasn't able to take the next step as evidenced by his near non-existent offensive output. Hamilton was quite serviceable in 2015-16 with AHL Stockton (43 points in 62 games), so perhaps the Flames will shuttle him to the minors for further seasoning next fall.