Gersich was placed on waivers Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Should Gersich go through waivers unclaimed, he will report to AHL Hershey. The 134th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft registered six goals and 14 points in 33 games with the Capitals minor league affiliate during the 2020-21 season.

Gersich signed a one-year, two-way contract with Washington on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The deal is worth $750,000 annually at the NHL level, but Gersich only has three top-level contests under his belt, with the last one coming in 2017-18. Gersich recorded 14 points in 33 games with AHL Hersey this year and figures to continue playing there next season.

Gersich was placed on waivers Monday, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gersich will head to AHL Hershey should he clear waivers on Tuesday. The Minnesotan tallied 10 goals and 18 points in 54 games with the Bears during the 2019-20 season.

Gersich signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Capitals on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gersich has spent the past two seasons in the AHL, totaling 18 goals and 24 assists in 120 contests. The 24-year-old forward will almost certainly once again stick with AHL Hershey for the entirety of the 2020-21 campaign.

Gersich was not on the 31-man playoff roster Washington released on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Gersich has failed to latch on to Washington's playoff roster despite having more NHL postseason experience than some of those who remain (zero points in two career playoff games). The 24-year-old is a pending restricted free agent and it's worth wondering what his future with the Capitals will be given his inability to stick at the NHL level.

Gersich has been added to the Phase 3 training camp roster.

EDGE Analysis

Gersich will serve as a depth option for the Capitals postseason run after posting 10 goals and 18 points in 54 games with AHL Hershey during the 2019-20 regular season.

Gersich penned a one-year, two-way contract with Washington on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After making his NHL debut last season, Gersich failed to crack the Caps' lineup this year, instead spending the entire 2019-20 campaign in the minors. With AHL Hershey, the 22-year-old garnered eight goals, 16 helpers and 57 PIM before adding another three points in nine postseason contests. Washington has several players set to his free agency this summer, including Devante Smith-Pelly, Brett Connolly and Carl Hagelin, which could open up a roster spot or two during training camp. Whether Gersich can earn his place on the 23-man roster for Opening Night remains to be seen.

Gersich was sent down to AHL-Hershey on Saturday

EDGE Analysis

Gersich was a legitimate contender to make the Capitals roster out of training camp, but his reassignment is not a surprise given that he is in need of further ice time to continue his development and exempt from waivers. The 22-year-old winger owns enough offensive upside to make the jump to full-time NHL player eventually and should return to the big leagues at some point during 2018-19, but for now, should only be considered in dynasty formats.

Gersich scored one goal and fired four shots on net during Tuesday's 4-0 preseason win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Gersich's first goal of the preseason was a top-shelf snipe over Jake Allen's left shoulder after his strong forecheck forced a turnover. The 22-year-old spent last season with the University of North Dakota, scoring 13 goals and 29 points over 40 games, before signing with the Caps and playing five games -- two were in the postseason. He has a chance to make the 23-man roster out of camp.

Gersich will be in the mix for a roster spot during training camp, JJ Reagan of NBC Sports Washington speculates.

EDGE Analysis

Reagan notes that Gersich's offensive skills give him a higher NHL ceiling than some of his competitors, but that he may benefit greatly from a full season with AHL Hershey. With only one or two roster spots available and with talented winger Sergei Shumakov recently signed from the KHL, don't be surprised if the 22-year-old charters a more traditional course to the NHL that requires development in the AHL for the balance of the 2018-19 season.