Studnicka was waived Sunday to send him to AHL Ontario.
Studnicka signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Monday.
Studnika did not receive a qualifying offer from San Jose and will become an unrestricted free agent Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Studnicka was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday.
Studnicka was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.
Vancouver traded Studnicka to San Jose in exchange for Nick Cicek and a sixth-round draft pick Friday.
Studnicka was placed on waivers Monday for the purpose of assigning him to AHL Abbotsford.
Studnicka was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.
Studnicka was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of reassignment to the AHL.
Studnicka recorded an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.