Fritz is headed for waivers Monday in order to move him down to the minors, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

Fritz (hand) will play in Tuesday's preseason clash with the Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Fritz is expected to begin the season with Bridgeport of the AHL, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

Fritz (hand) signed a two-year contract extension with the Islanders on Friday.

Fritz (hand) is slated to resume skating in the near future.

Fritz will sit out 6-to-8 weeks with a hand injury.

Fritz (undisclosed) isn't on the ice for pregame warmups, indicating he won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Jets, Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post reports.

Fritz (undisclosed) is off for "maintenance" and is considered day-to-day, Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post reports.

The Islanders recalled Fritz from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

Fritz was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Sunday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.