Stone joined the Flames' taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

With AHL Stockton's season set to start Sunday, Stone may replace Connor Mackey permanently on the taxi squad. Stone, 30, is unlikely to see much playing time at the NHL level this year, but he's experienced enough to serve in a depth role.

Stone was assigned to AHL Stockton on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Stone has been on Calgary's taxi squad since the start of the season, but he has yet to crack the Flames' lineup, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. Nonetheless, the veteran blueliner will likely return to the taxi squad sooner rather than later.

Stone signed a one-year, $700,000 contract with the Flames on Monday and was subsequently placed on waivers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stone will give the team extra depth on the blue line, but the Flames are waiving him with the purpose of assigning the veteran defenseman to the taxi squad, as Stone won't crack the team's top six when everyone's healthy on the back end.

Stone has been released from his professional tryout offer with the Flames, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stone evidently failed to impress enough during camp to earn a contract, so he'll once again hit the open market in hopes of catching on with a new club, likely on a two-way deal. The 30-year-old blueliner picked up seven points while posting a minus-5 rating in 33 games with Calgary last campaign.

Stone signed a professional tryout contract with the Flames on Sunday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

If training camp goes well, Stone likely will receive an actual contract with the Flames before the season opener. The 30-year-old blueliner played 33 games with the team last season, posting two goals, five assists and a minus-5 rating.

Stone recorded an assist, four hits and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Mark Giordano (hamstring) wasn't able to return Tuesday, which allowed Stone to stay in the lineup. He picked up his third assist in the last six games. The 29-year-old has seven points, 52 hits, 57 shots and 54 blocked shots through 33 appearances. When Giordano returns, expect Stone to compete with Derek Forbort for third-pairing minutes -- it's likely Stone will get the short end of that timeshare down the stretch.

Stone registered an assist and two hits in Monday's 6-4 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Stone helped out on Sam Bennett's game-tying tally at 5:05 of the third period. Through 30 games, Stone has six points, 50 shots on goal, 45 hits and 51 blocked shots this season. The 29-year-old will likely continue to see regular playing time with Mark Giordano (hamstring) and Travis Hamonic (upper body) unavailable, but Stone probably won't add enough to interest fantasy owners.

Stone recorded an assist, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Stone had a shot that John Gibson couldn't corral before Elias Lindholm knocked in the rebound for the Flames' opening goal. It was Stone's first point since he scored a goal in a win over the Wild on Jan. 5. The 29-year-old blueliner has five points, 49 blocked shots and 49 shots on net in 28 appearances.

Stone has played in the Flames' last five games.

EDGE Analysis

In that time, he's generated 11 shots on goal, eight hits, 12 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating, but he hasn't registered a point. Stone's opportunity came about with Mark Giordano (hamstring) and Travis Hamonic (upper body) both on the shelf. It's unlikely Stone will produce much offense, but he has solid non-scoring numbers. He's at four points, 47 blocks, 41 hits and 46 shots through 27 contests this season.

Stone has been a healthy scratch for seven straight games.

EDGE Analysis

Stone continues to be on the outside looking in as Oliver Kylington has typically occupied the sixth defenseman role this season. Stone has four points, 35 shots on goal, 35 blocked shots and 33 hits in 22 contests, but he's not worth a look in fantasy given his limited role.