Merkley signed a one-year contract with Kunlun of the KHL on Friday.
Merkley was acquired along with Matt Nieto by Colorado from San Jose in exchange for Jacob MacDonald and Martin Kaut on Wednesday.
Merkley was reassigned to the AHL on Saturday.
Merkley notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.
Merkley was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.
Merkley is on the ice for Wednesday's practice, indicating he's been recalled by the Sharks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Merkley was recalled by the Sharks on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Merkley was demoted from the active roster to AHL San Jose on Wednesday.
Merkley was listed among the scratches for Saturday's game versus the Panthers, indicating he was promoted from the active roster, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.
Merkley was reassigned to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.