Auger was not extended a qualifying offer from the Kings on Monday, Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times reports. As a result, he'll become an unrestricted free agent July 1.

Auger was demoted to AHL Ontario on Thursday.

Auger was recalled from AHL Ontario on Tuesday, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.

Auger was waived by the Kings on Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Auger signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Kings on Friday.