Archibald was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald has decided that he doesn't want to play hockey at this time and was not going to report to training camp. He had six goals and 12 points in 69 games with Pittsburgh last season and inked a two-year deal with the Lightning on July 1.

Archibald signed a two-year, $1.6 million deal with the Lightning on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald tallied 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 62 games with the Penguins last year while racking up 195 hits. He'll be counted on to provide a physical presence in Tampa Bay's bottom six heading into the 2023 season.

Archibald is pointless in his last seven contests, including Wednesday's win over Colorado, but continues to rack up hits with 19 over that seven-game stretch.

EDGE Analysis

Hits are about the only fantasy value that Archibald has provided of late, as he has managed just seven shots, four blocks and four PIM during his pointless streak. Stuck in a fourth-line role, Archibald could find himself periodically scratched from the lineup in favor of Alexander Nylander as well as potentially being dropped whenever Nick Bonino (abdomen) returns to action.

Archibald notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald was playing in just his second game since missing 18 with a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old helped out on Pierre-Olivier Joseph's opening tally in the first period. Archibald is up to four goals, three assists, 44 shots on net, 116 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 32 contests this season. He'll likely continue to log fourth-line minutes, though he could be an occasional scratch if head coach Mike Sullivan wants a different look among his depth forwards.

Archibald (lower body) will be ready to face Colorado on Tuesday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Previously deemed a game-time call, Archibald was deemed available by coach Mike Sullivan following Tuesday's game-day skate. It will be Arhcibald's first game back in the lineup since Dec. 18 versus the Hurricanes, a stretch of 18 outings on the shelf. The 30-year-old Archibald figures to slot back into a bottom-six role where he will be looking to end a 10-game pointless streak.

Archibald (lower body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against Colorado, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald has been practicing in a regular sweater and is now nearing his return. The 30-year-old has missed the last 18 games and hasn't scored a point since Nov. 25. He'll need to be activated from injured reserve officially before he can get back in the lineup.

Archibald (lower body) is practicing in a regular jersey on Saturday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald has been out of action since Dec. 18, a span of 17 games. Archibald had four goals and six points with 109 hits in 30 NHL games before the injury.

Archibald (lower body) traveled with the Penguins for Thursday's matchup with Washington but won't be in the lineup.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald will have just one more chance to return to action before the All-Star break against San Jose on Saturday. Whenever the 30-year-old winger is given the all-clear, he figures to slot into a bottom-six role and will no doubt be eager to end his current 10-game losing streak.

Archibald (lower body) practiced without limitations Tuesday but won't be in action versus the Panthers, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald was shifted to long-term IR in order to potentially free up some cap space to activate Kris Letang (lower body) but has already missed the required number of games and can be added back to the active roster at any point. Prior to his absence, Archibald was mired in a 10-game pointless streak during which he managed 11 shots, 39 hits and four blocks while averaging 9:38 of ice time.

Archibald (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald has already missed 15 games since last suiting up Dec. 18, so he'll be eligible to return once he's healthy. The 30-year-old forward was a full participant at practice Saturday.