Robby Fabbri has signed with the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League on a professional tryout basis.
The Florida Panthers affiliate made the announcement on Monday.
A native of Mississauga, Ont., Fabbri appeared in 44 games last season with the Anaheim Ducks, notching eight goals and eight assists.
Fabbri, 29, had been on a PTO with the Pittsburgh Penguins during training camp, but was not offered a contract as the season began.
Originally taken with the 21st overall pick of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft out of the Ontario Hockey League’s Guelph Storm, Fabbri has appeared in 442 career games across nine seasons with the St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings and Ducks. For his career, Fabbri has 106 goals and 110 assists.
Fabbri was a member of the Blues team that won the Stanley Cup in 2019, contributing a goal in 10 playoff appearances that spring.
Internationally, Fabbri suited up for Canada at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Toronto and Montreal, helping the team to a gold medal.