| July 2, 2024 |
Fitzgerald secured a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Rangers on Tuesday. - Fitzgerald saw action in 69 regular-season contests with AHL Charlotte last season in which he tallied four goals and 17 assists. Despite the decent production, the 27-year-old defenseman was unable to break his way into the NHL, having last played at the top level back in 2022-23 when with the Panthers. Given New York's forward depth, Fitzgerald will likely face an uphill battle in securing minutes at the NHL level. |
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| Oct. 8, 2023 |
Fitzgerald was waived by the Panthers on Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN. - Fitzgerald resigned with Florida in the offseason after tallying three assists in 27 games between the Panthers and Sabres last year. If he clears waivers, the 26-year-old Fitzgerald will open the 2023-24 campaign with AHL Charlotte. |
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| July 17, 2023 |
Fitzgerald agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Florida on Monday. - Fitzgerald contributed three assists, 13 shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and 35 hits in 27 games between Buffalo and Florida last season. He only suited up in four contests with the Panthers after being claimed off waivers from the Sabres on Jan. 11. If he isn't assigned to the minors, Fitzgerald is likely to be used sparingly again in 2023-24. |
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| March 12, 2023 |
Fitzgerald returned to being a healthy scratch in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to Winnipeg due to the return of Anthony Duclair (illness) to the lineup. - Fitzgerald logged just 3:12 of ice time in Friday's 4-3 overtime victory over Chicago. He has skated in three games with the Panthers since being claimed off waivers from Buffalo on Jan. 11. Fitzgerald has three assists, 13 shots on goal, 12 blocks and 33 hits in 26 appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 14, 2023 |
Fitzgerald will have to wait for his chance to play after being claimed off waivers from Buffalo by the Panthers, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports. - Fitzgerald is currently behind blueliners Aaron Ekblad, Brandon Montour and Radko Gudas on the right side of Florida's depth chart. "He'll get his opportunity here when an opportunity opens up," said coach Paul Maurice on Saturday. The Panthers visit the Sabres on Monday afternoon, but it is unclear if Fitzgerald will get a chance to play against his former team. |
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| Dec. 19, 2022 |
Fitzgerald produced an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights. - Fitzgerald set up a Tage Thompson tally in the second period of this game. This was Fitzgerald's second assist in the last five games. He continues to see fairly steady bottom-four usage as the Sabres are missing three regulars on their blue line. The 25-year-old has three assists 12 shots on net, 29 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in 23 outings this season, so he won't be on the fantasy radar in the vast majority of formats. |
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| Oct. 31, 2022 |
Fitzgerald produced an assist, a plus-3 rating and two PIM in Monday's 8-3 win over the Red Wings. - With injuries piling up on the Sabres' blue line, Fitzgerald has had to play a larger role than initially expected this year. He earned his first assist of the campaign on a Tage Thompson goal in the first period. Through six outings, Fitzgerald has a plus-2 rating, four shots on goal, eight hits, two PIM and a blocked shot while mainly playing on the third pairing. |
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| Oct. 23, 2022 |
Fitzgerald has played in two straight games for Buffalo after being scratched for the first three contests of the season. - Fitzgerald made his season debut this past Thursday against Calgary after Ilya Lyubushkin (lower body) got injured. He got to play again Saturday versus Vancouver when Henri Jokiharju (face) went on the sidelines. Fitzgerald has been credited with four shots on goal and three hits this campaign. |
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| Oct. 7, 2022 |
Fitzgerald (lower body) will play in Friday's preseason finale versus Pittsburgh. - Fitzgerald missed a few practices earlier in the week due to a lower-body injury, but whatever he was dealing with clearly wasn't overly serious. The 25-year-old defender picked up six helpers while posting an ugly minus-19 rating through 36 top-level appearances last season. |
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| Oct. 3, 2022 |
Fitzgerald sustained an undisclosed injury that kept him out of Monday's practice session, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports. - At this point, Fitzgerald could miss Tuesday's preseason clash with the Hurricanes due to his undisclosed injury, Considering the defenseman was labeled day-to-day, he should be ready for Opening Night against the Senators on Oct. 13, though there has been no official confirmation. Even if Fitzgerald is given the all-clear, he is unlikely to offer significant fantasy value given his limited offensive upside. |
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| April 29, 2022 |
Fitzgerald was sent down to AHL Rochester on Friday. - Fitzgerald has averaged just 12:55 of ice time over his last five contests, so his reassignment should be an opportunity for the defenseman to see more minutes. With Fitzgerald headed to the minors, one of Mark Pysyk, Will Butcher or Colin Miller figures to step into the lineup versus the Blackhawks on Friday. |
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| March 27, 2022 |
Fitzgerald (upper body) is in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports. - Fitzgerald will return after missing the last six contests with an upper-body issue. The 25-year-old rookie is averaging 17:36 of ice time with four assists over 21 career NHL games. He'll skate in a bottom-pair role Sunday. |
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| March 25, 2022 |
Fitzgerald (upper body) will miss out versus Washington on Friday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports. - While Fitzgerald was removed from injured reserve Wednesday, the Sabres are clearly taking a cautious approach to putting the blueliner back in the lineup. Even when he does return to action, the 25-year-old Massachusetts native is far from a lock for the lineup and could serve as a healthy scratch periodically. |
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| March 23, 2022 |
Fitzgerald (upper body) has been removed from injured reserve, per the NHL media site. - Fitzgerald was given medical clearance to play but won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Penguins. Still, the fact that the team took him off IR should clear the way for him to return to the lineup soon, perhaps as early as Friday's clash with Washington. |
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| March 22, 2022 |
Although Fitzgerald (upper body) has been medically cleared to play, he won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Pittsburgh, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. - Fitzgerald will likely need to log a few full practices before rejoining the lineup. The 25-year-old blueliner, who's been sidelined since March 10 with an upper-body injury, has picked up four assists through 21 games this season. |
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| March 21, 2022 |
Fitzgerald (upper body) has been medically cleared to return, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. - Fitzgerald has been sidelined since March 10 and is currently on injured reserve. He may need a practice or two to get back up to game speed, but Fitzgerald could theoretically play as soon as Wednesday in Pittsburgh, as long as he's removed from IR first. |
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| March 17, 2022 |
Fitzgerald (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly. - Fitzgerald was already ruled out for the Sabres' road trip in western Canada, so his move to injured reserve is no surprise. Colin Miller (undisclosed) was activated from IR in a corresponding move and should take Fitzgerald's place on defense going forward. |
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| March 15, 2022 |
Fitzgerald (upper body) is not expected to travel with the Sabres for their upcoming three-game road trip, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports. - Fitzgerald is still looking for his first NHL goal despite having chipped in four helpers and 25 shots in 21 games this season. The 24-year-old defenseman's absence, fortunately, coincides with the return of Henri Jokiharju who is two games back from a lower-body problem. Even once cleared to play, Fitzgerald is far from a lock for the lineup and may spend time as a healthy scratch or in the minors. |
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| March 12, 2022 |
Fitzgerald (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Toronto, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. - Mark Pysyk will replace Fitzgerald in the lineup for Sunday's contest. At this point it isn't clear when Fitzgerald, who's picked up four points through 21 games this season, will be ready to return. |
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| March 10, 2022 |
Fitzgerald (upper body) will not return to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights. - Fitzgerald is the second Sabre, along with Rasmus Asplund (lower body), to exit the game. It's unclear if Fitzgerald will be recovered in time to play Sunday versus the Maple Leafs. |
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| Jan. 29, 2022 |
Fitzgerald was promoted from the taxi squad Saturday. - Fitzgerald will take the place of Rasmus Dahlin (COVID-19 protocols) on the active roster. The 24-year-old Fitzgerald has one assist through four games this season. |
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| Jan. 27, 2022 |
Fitzgerald was reassigned from AHL Rochester to the taxi squad Thursday. - Fitzgerald's last NHL appearance was Jan. 1 in a 4-3 loss to Boston. His most recent active roster stint stretched over three games and he averaged 14:23 of ice time during that period. |
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| Jan. 19, 2022 |
The Sabres reassigned Fitzgerald to AHL Rochester on Wednesday. - Fitzgerald had been on the taxi squad since Monday. The 24-year-old has appeared in only four NHL games and, barring injuries or COVID-19 issues on Buffalo's roster, is unlikely to play much more for the Sabres this season. |
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| Jan. 17, 2022 |
Fitzgerald was recalled from AHL Rochester to the taxi squad Monday. - Fitzgerald has featured in four games this season with the Sabres, posting one point in 14:58 of ice time. It's unclear when he might see NHL ice again. |
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| Jan. 12, 2022 |
The Sabres reassigned Fitzgerald to AHL Rochester on Wednesday. - Fitzgerald was a healthy scratch Tuesday after clearing COVID-19 protocols the day before. It could take injuries or COVID-19 issues among Buffalo's defensemen for the 24-year-old to get more NH: playing time this season. |
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| Jan. 10, 2022 |
Fitzgerald cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News. - Fitzgerald missed one Sabres contest since his entry into the league's virus protocols Jan. 3. The 24-year-old averaged 14:58 of ice time, blocked five shots and recorded one point through four appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 3, 2022 |
Fitzgerald was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Monday, John Vogl of The Athletic reports. - Fitzgerald logged one goal and nine hits through his three NHL appearances this season. He will need to submit two negative tests to regain playing eligibility but, as a call-up, his window for NHL opportunities is closing quickly. |
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| Dec. 29, 2021 |
Fitzgerald was promoted from AHL Rochester on Wednesday. - WIth Jacob Bryson entering the league's COVID-19 protocols, the Sabres have added Fitzgerald to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's clash with New Jersey. If either Will Butcher (illness) or Colin Miller (undisclosed) is unable to go, the team will need to look further into its defensive depth for players, which will likely include Ethan Prow, who was added to the taxi squad. For his part, Fitzgerald has played in just one NHL game this year in which he recorded one assist, two shots and five PIM in 16:42 of ice time. |
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| Dec. 20, 2021 |
Fitzgerald was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Monday. - Fitzgerald was busy in his NHL debut Friday, tallying a goal and getting into a fight during his 16:42 of ice time. The 24-year-old defenseman should be on the shortlist of call-ups for the Sabres moving forward. |
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| Dec. 18, 2021 |
Fitzgerald racked up a goal, five hits and a major penalty for fighting in his NHL debut Friday, but the Sabres took a 3-2 OT loss to the Penguins. - Buffalo summoned Fitzgerald from the minors following news that Robert Hagg (undisclosed) would be unavailable. The 24-year-old defenseman -- who also recorded a pair of blocked shots -- seemed more than ready for the opportunity on the big stage; he could see additional opportunities in short term since Haag has a "month-to-month" designation. |
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| Dec. 16, 2021 |
Fitzgerald was brought up from AHL Rochester on Thursday. - Fitzgerald's call-up was necessitated by fellow defenseman Robert Hagg's undisclosed injury, which is expected to keep him out on a month-to-month basis. Fitzgerald has yet to make his NHL debut, but given the injury to Hagg, it seems like the 24-year-old could get a shot soon. |
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