CASEY
FITZGERALD
#4 -
D
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
178 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
2
years
Debut
Dec 17, 2021
Born
Feb 25, 1997
(27 yrs)
North Reading, Massachusetts
Hometown
North Reading, Massachusetts
Drafted
Drafted by Buffalo in 2016 (3/86).
Drafted from
Boston College (HE)
Acquired
Claimed off waivers from Buffalo in 2023.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-10-09 |
Assigned to the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).
|
| 2023-10-08 |
Placed on waivers by the Florida Panthers.
|
| 2023-07-17 |
Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Florida Panthers to a one-year two-way contract.
|
| 2023-01-11 |
Claimed by the Florida Panthers off waivers from the Buffalo Sabres.
|
| 2023-01-10 |
Placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HE | Best Defensive Defenseman Best Defensive Defenseman | 2017-18 |
| HE | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2017-18 |
| HE | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2015-16 |
News
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Rotowire
Sun, Oct 08, 2023 at 2:58 PM
Fitzgerald was waived by the Panthers on Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.
Rotowire
Mon, Jul 17, 2023 at 2:56 PM
Fitzgerald agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Florida on Monday.
Scouting Report
Owns tremendous hockey pedigree as the son of former NHL forward Tom Fitzgerald. Excels in an up-tempo system because of his excellent mobility (with and without the puck). Does not have ideal size for the National Hockey League, so he must get stronger to thrive as a pro. Needs to cut down on unnecessary penalties. Is not a natural power-play quarterback.
Long Range Potential: Mobile, talented puck-moving defenseman with upside.
