Garbutt agreed to terms on a one-year deal with KHL Sochi on Wednesday, Igor Eronko of Sport-Express reports.
Garbutt was assigned to AHL San Diego on Saturday.
Garbutt was placed on waivers Thursday, Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com reports.
Garbutt scored his first goal of the season on his only shot on net during Thursday's game against Philadelphia.
Garbutt should be seeing an increase in ice time, reports the Orange County Register.
Garbutt was acquired from the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Garbutt (illness) returned to action Saturday against the Blues, putting one shot on net.
As expected, Garbutt (illness) won't suit up for Thursday's game against the Devils, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.
Garbutt (illness) likely won't play Thursday against the Devils, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Garbutt (illness) is hoping to be available for Thursday's tilt with New Jersey, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.