Studnicka signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Panthers on Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a two-way deal for Studnicka, so he could spend a lot of the 2025-26 campaign with AHL Charlotte. The 26-year-old registered 16 goals, 45 points and a plus-4 rating across 72 regular-season games with AHL Ontario this past season. Studnicka last appeared in the NHL in 2023-24 with the Sharks.

Studnicka was waived Sunday to send him to AHL Ontario.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka didn't record a point in 17 appearances with the Sharks during the 2023-24 regular season. He will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

Studnicka signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka had seven goals and 21 points in 36 AHL regular-season contests between Abbotsford and San Jose last year. The 25-year-old also recorded a goal in 22 regular-season outings between the Canucks and the Sharks. Studnicka is likely to start 2024-25 in the minors, but he could get some stints in the NHL during the campaign.

Studnika did not receive a qualifying offer from San Jose and will become an unrestricted free agent Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka appeared in 22 games with Vancouver and San Jose last season but was held to just one goal. He also totaled 21 points in 36 AHL contests. The 25-year-old forward has scored just 16 points in 107 career NHL games.

Studnicka was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka's addition to the roster could be an indication that there is an as-of-yet-unknown injury among the Sharks' forward group. The 25-year-old center has played in nine NHL games for San Jose this season in which he registered seven shots on goal, 13 hits and a minus-6 rating.

Studnicka was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka finds himself headed back to the minors after going pointless in nine straight games in which he registered a mere seven shots, 10 hits and four blocks while averaging 11:04 of ice time. Studnicka's demotion could clear the way for Kevin Labanc to get back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last four games, though San Jose could also bring somebody else back ahead of Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Studnicka will report to the Sharks on Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka won't make it in time to face the Coyotes on Friday but it sounds like he'll participate in practice Saturday. He could make his Sharks debut as early as Sunday in Colorado. The 24-year-old was acquired from Vancouver earlier Friday and will replace Nico Sturm (abdomen) on the NHL roster.

Vancouver traded Studnicka to San Jose in exchange for Nick Cicek and a sixth-round draft pick Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka scored in his season debut but appeared in just five NHL games before hitting waivers. Since then, he's tallied seven points in nine AHL contests. The 24-year-old could land some more NHL playing time with the Sharks but it's unclear if he'll report to AHL San Jose first.

Studnicka was placed on waivers Monday for the purpose of assigning him to AHL Abbotsford.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka has one goal, four shots on net and six hits in five appearances with Vancouver this season. He has been a healthy scratch for the last five contests, so he will get some much-needed playing time in the minors if he clears.

Studnicka scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka put the Canucks ahead 3-2 with his second-period marker. The 24-year-old made his season debut Saturday after earning an emergency recall Thursday. He had eight points in 48 outings between Boston and Vancouver last season. Studnicka is expected to fill a bottom-six role when he's in the lineup, which he should have a chance to do at least until Teddy Blueger (bruise) is ready to return.