Welinski did not make the Devils' roster announced Monday, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports.
Welinski remains a free agent after failing to earn a contract during training camp. The 31-year-old defenseman is likely to receive an AHL-only deal or a two-way contract at best, and he can sign with any organization.
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Devils' Andy Welinski: Signs professional tryout
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Welinski agreed to a professional tryout agreement with New Jersey on Monday.
Weliniski contributed three goals and 10 points in 35 AHL regular-season outings between Iowa and Charlotte in 2023-24. The 31-year-old blueliner has one goal and five helpers in 46 career NHL appearances. He likely won't crack New Jersey's roster out of training camp but could earn a two-way deal if he impresses during the preseason.
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Andy Welinski: Released by Blues
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Welinski was released from his professional tryout by the Blues on Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
The defenseman last played in the NHL during the 2020-21 season with the Ducks. He was unable to find the scoresheet in 13 games. Welinski split last season between Hartford and Rockford of the AHL, scoring four goals and adding 15 assists in 54 contests.
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Blues' Andy Welinski: Secures PTO
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Welinski signed a professional tryout offer with St. Louis on Monday.
Welinski hasn't seen any NHL action since the 2020-21 campaign when he was held without a point in 13 games with the Ducks. The 30-year-old blueliner has appeared in 46 career NHL contests and should be considered a long shot to make the Blues' roster out of camp.
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Blackhawks' Andy Welinski: Heading to Chicago in Kane trade
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Welinski was included in the Rangers' trade package to the Blackhawks in exchange for Patrick Kane on Tuesday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic
Welinski, a conditional 2023 second-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick all went from New York to Chicago in the three-team deal, which also saw the Coyotes retain 25 percent of Kane's salary. Welinski is a career minor-league defenseman, though it's possible he gets a look with the Blackhawks at some point this season. He has six points in 46 career NHL contests.
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Rangers' Andy Welinski: Placed on waivers
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Welinski was waived by the Rangers on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Welinski secured a two-way deal with the Rangers this offseason but he should spend most of his time with AHL Hartford. He suited up in 13 games with the Ducks during the 2020-21 campaign and scored 19 points in 39 games with AHL Stockton last season.
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Rangers' Andy Welinski: Gets deal with Rangers
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Welinski signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Rangers, per CapFriendly.
Welinski spent all of last season with AHL Stockton, recording 19 points in 39 contests. The veteran defenseman has just six points in 46 NHL games in his career, so he'll likely be a fixture with AHL Hartford in 2022-23.
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Flames' Andy Welinski: Designated for waivers
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Welinski was waived by the Flames on Sunday.
Welinski didn't record a point in 13 games with the Ducks last year. The 28-year-old defenseman is little more than organizational depth for the Flames' defense corps in 2021-22.
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Flames' Andy Welinski: Signs on with Calgary
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Welinski inked a one-year, $750,000 two-way deal with the Flames on Wednesday.
Welinski has appeared in 46 games over three seasons with a goal and five assists to his name. He has spent some time in the AHL as well and figures to be a player who will spend time both at the major- and minor-league levels during this upcoming year.
Welinski (lower body) will not be in Monday's lineup against St. Louis.
Welinski will miss a fourth straight game with his lower-body issue as he remains day-to-day. The 28-year-old has been held without a point in 13 NHL games this season.
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Ducks' Andy Welinski: Remains sidelined Saturday
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Welinski (lower body) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Kings.
Welinski will miss his third straight game with the injury. He's no lock to be in the lineup even when he gets healthy. Welinski's next chance to play is Monday versus the Blues.
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Ducks' Andy Welinski: Out Friday
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Welinski (lower body) will not be in Friday's lineup against the Kings.
Welinski will miss a second straight game while nursing a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old has been held without a point in 13 games this season. He'll be questionable for Saturday's rematch with Los Angeles.
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Ducks' Andy Welinski: Won't play Wednesday
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Welinski (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.
Welinski left Monday's game with the injury and will have to miss time while he heals. In his place, Simon Benoit was recalled from AHL San Diego and will play in a bottom-four role. Welinski's next chance to return is Friday at home versus the Kings.
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Ducks' Andy Welinski: Leaves Monday's game
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Welinski suffered a lower-body injury against the Kings on Monday and will not return.
Welinski saw just 1:25 of ice time Monday before leaving with an injury. It's unclear how severe the injury is so he'll be considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's rematch with the Kings.
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Ducks' Andy Welinski: Promoted from taxi squad
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Welinski was added to the active roster for Monday's game against the Sharks.
Welinski will be in the lineup for the first time since March 29. He's been held scoreless in seven NHL games this season.
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Ducks' Andy Welinski: Sent back to taxi squad
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Welinski was reassigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Four of Welinski's seven total appearances have come in the last four games. He's gone scoreless during that stretch while contributing a handful of shots (seven) and hits (four), but it's not known whether he'll play in Anaheim's next game Friday against Arizona.
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Ducks' Andy Welinski: Recalled from taxi squad
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Welinski was promoted to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Blues, CapFriendly reports.
Welinski made his third straight appearance in Anaheim's lineup Sunday but is still searching for his first point of the season.
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Ducks' Andy Welinski: Reverts to taxi squad
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Welinski was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.
As a depth defenseman, Welinski has frequently moved to and from the taxi squad this season. He's appeared in the Ducks' last two games and may play again Sunday versus the Blues.
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Ducks' Andy Welinski: Suiting up Friday
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Welinski was promoted to the active roster for Friday's tilt with the Blues.
After not being in the lineup for two months, Welinski will draw in with the Ducks for the second straight game. He's blocked three shots and put six shots on net in four games this season.
