Gazdic announced via his personal twitter account Thursday that he's chosen to retire from professional hockey.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old most recently played for AHL San Diego, going pointless in seven games during the 2019-20 season. Gazdic played four seasons in the NHL with Edmonton and New Jersey, producing five goals and eight points across 147 career games.

Gazdic was waived by Calgary on Monday, Rick Ralph of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite limited ability (8 career points), Gazdic has managed to play 147 games over a four-year NHL career through his toughness and willingness to fight. He's unlikely to be claimed by another team while on waivers, so he'll likely head to the minors to begin the season.

Gazdic has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Gazdic saw action in just 11 games for the Devils last season, as he spent most of his time in the AHL with their affiliate in Albany. He's should provide some extra depth for the Flames after inking a one-year deal Sunday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he saw a bunch of time in the AHL again during the upcoming campaign, which should keep his fantasy upside fairly low.

Gazdic was routed to AHL Albany on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

He's barely averaged seven minutes of ice time this season, so Gazdic shouldn't even been a blip on the fantasy radar.

The Devils recalled Gazdic from AHL Albany on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Devils are pretty banged-up at forward, so Gazdic will slot into the lineup immediately, skating with Blake Coleman and Ben Thomson on New Jersey's fourth line Tuesday against Philadelphia. The 27-year-old winger has failed to tally a single point in 10 games with the big club this season, so he won't be a useful option in daily contests against the Flyers.

The Devils waived Gazdic on Thursday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gazdic has been a healthy scratch more often than not this season, and has failed to tally a single point in the 10 games he's drawn into, so this move doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 27-year-old winger will likely be assigned to AHL Albany if he isn't claimed off waivers by another club.

Gazdic played in consecutive games Saturday against the Flyers and Tuesday against the Kings after not dressing for a contest since Jan. 7.

EDGE Analysis

Gazdic didn't skate more than 6:10 in either contest, as his role is minuscule even when he does suit up. Even his friends and family likely don't own this man in their leagues considering he has no points and 12 penalty minutes in 10 appearances.

Gazdic was recalled from AHL Albany on Wednesday and will join the team for their road matchup with the Capitals on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With the Devils losing forwards Vernon Fiddler (lower body) and Taylor Hall (lower body) to injury in recent days, Gazdic was called up to shore up the offensive front. The 27-year-old has tallied just two points over 13 games for the minor league club this season and will likely be sent back to the minors once the Devils recover from the injury bug.

Gazdic was demoted to AHL Albany on Saturday, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Albany plays a game Monday before the Devils return to action Tuesday, so it's quite possible the team is getting him some extra action and will recall him again. Even if he does rejoin the NHL club, he's seen very little ice time and hasn't impacted the box score enough to be worthy of fantasy ownership.

Gazdic was recalled from AHL Albany on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gazdic's promotion is somewhat of a surprise as the Devils add another forward in favor of a defenseman, a position at which they are currently lacking depth. Since New Jersey is not back in action until Thursday, the move could be tied to getting Yohann Auvitu some game time in the minors with Albany lacing up their skates Wednesday.