Andy Welinski - NHL News & Rumors

Released from camp tryout Welinski was cut from the Panthers' training camp roster Tuesday and will report to AHL Charlotte.

Impact Welinski hasn't appeared in an NHL game since the 2020-21 campaign when he was with the Ducks. Last year, the 2011 third-round pick played overseas for the Frankfurt Lions (DEL) but looks set to come back to North America on a minor-league deal with AHL Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short of roster Welinski did not make the Devils' roster announced Monday, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs professional tryout Welinski agreed to a professional tryout agreement with New Jersey on Monday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Blues Welinski was released from his professional tryout by the Blues on Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures PTO Welinski signed a professional tryout offer with St. Louis on Monday.

Impact 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 longshot to make the Blues' roster out of camp.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Heading to Chicago in Kane trade Welinski was included in the Rangers' trade package to the Blackhawks in exchange for Patrick Kane on Tuesday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent back to taxi squad Welinski was reassigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from taxi squad Welinski was promoted to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Blues, CapFriendly reports.

Impact Welinski made his third straight appearance in Anaheim's lineup Sunday but is still searching for his first point of the season.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to taxi squad Welinski was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Friday Welinski was promoted to the active roster for Friday's tilt with the Blues.

Impact 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.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to taxi squad Welinski was reassigned to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Welinski will likely return to a depth role after Jacob Larsson and Ben Hutton both cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The 27-year-old Welinski has no points in four games this year.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to active roster Welinski was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Welinski made his first NHL appearance since Jan. 24 in Wednesday's game against the Wild. He logged 18:11 of ice time and led the team with four shots on net. Welinski figures to stay in the lineup until Jacob Larsson (COVID-19 protocol) returns.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Included in camp roster Wotherspoon has been promoted to the Flyers' training camp roster for Phase 3.

Impact Wotherspoon led all AHL Lehigh Valley defensemen with 22 points in 54 contests this season and should probably be considered the club's eighth blueliner on the depth chart. In addition to Wotherspoon, the club also added forward German Rubtsov, defensemen Andy Welinski, Nate Prosser, Yegor Zamula and Mark Friedman and goaltenders Alex Lyon and Kirill Ustimenko.

JULY 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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