Geertsen was placed on waivers by the Sabres on Thursday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Geertsen has been a healthy scratch in 13 of Buffalo's last 14 games. He has eight hits and 12 PIM over five games this season. Should he pass through waivers, Geertsen will be sent to AHL Rochester.

Geertsen was scratched for the 15th time in 20 games in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Geertsen played in four of the first six games of the year, but the 30-year-old hasn't carved out a regular role even amid a tough stretch of injuries for the Sabres. Even when he plays, he's averaged just 4:07 of ice time over five appearances while adding eight hits and 12 PIM. He's failed to record a point in 30 NHL outings, and the defenseman-turned-winger is unlikely to ever produce offense at the level necessary to help in fantasy.

Geertsen inked a two-year, two-way contract with Buffalo on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Geertsen hasn't played in the NHL since the 2021-22 campaign when he logged 25 games for the Devils. In those appearances, the 30-year-old defenseman averaged a paltry 6:57 of ice time, understandably failing to register a point along the way. It's unlikely to get any better in Buffalo, as fantasy players should anticipate the Alberta native playing the majority of his games for AHL Rochester this year.

Geertsen was waived Saturday for the purpose of assigning him to AHL Henderson.

EDGE Analysis

Geertsen recorded six goals and 108 PIM in 58 regular-season outings with AHL Henderson in 2023-24. He will likely spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Geertsen signed a two-year, two-way deal with the Golden Knights on Saturday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Geertsen hasn't played in the NHL since 2021 when he was held scoreless while racking up 58 hits in 25 games with the Devils. The 28-year-old defenseman will likely spend most of his time in the AHL, serving as organizational depth for Vegas.

Geertsen was waived Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Geertsen was held without a point in 25 games as a rookie last year. The 27-year-old should spend most of his time with AHL Binghamton this season.

Geertsen signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Devils on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Geertsen failed to record a point in 25 NHL contests last season, but he didn't spend any time with AHL Binghamtom. The 27-year-old blueliner is likely a rotational option at best for the Devils, and he could begin 2022-23 in the minors.

Geertsen had four hits and two PIM in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Geertsen never dressed for an NHL game with the Rangers but was in the organization for the previous couple seasons before moving to New Jersey, so it wasn't surprising to see him bring a little extra physicality in this one. That's how Geertsen has to play to stay in the lineup, as he's certainly not in there for his offense -- Geertsen's yet to record a point through 17 NHL appearances.

Geertsen cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Geertsen has missed the last two games while in the protocols, bringing his total absences on the season to 21. The 26-year-old has averaged 7:06 of ice time and been held without a point over 12 appearances this season. He will likely return to a bottom-six role filling in during Dougie Hamilton's (jaw) absence.

The Devils placed Geertsen in COVID-19 protocols Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Geertsen, who's been a healthy scratch four of the last five games, will be unavailable Saturday and possibly longer. Once healthy, the 26-year-old figures to be New Jersey's fourth right defenseman until Dougie Hamilton (jaw, COVID-19) returns from injured reserve.