Three players on NHL waivers are headed to new teams, while five new players are on the wire, according to multiple reports.
The Nashville Predators claimed two players on Thursday. They claimed left winger Jakub Vrana from the Washington Capitals and defenseman Jordan Oesterle from the Boston Bruins, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
The Detroit Red Wings placed Christian Fischer on waivers on Wednesday, and the Columbus Blue Jackets claimed him as well. The 27-year-old right winger carries a $1.125-million cap hit. He recorded one goal and seven points in 45 games for Detroit this season.
As for the new batch of players reportedly on waivers Thursday, Ryan Reaves is the biggest name on the list. The Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer earns $1.35 million in the second year of a three-year contract.
In 35 games this season, the 38-year-old Reaves has two assists, 28 penalty minutes and 7:48 of average ice time.
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The Bruins waived center Tyler Pitlick after signing him to a two-way NHL contract for the rest of the season. On the AHL’s Providence Bruins, he’s played 43 games and scored 16 goals and 33 points.
The Carolina Hurricanes placed Riley Stillman on waivers. The 26-year-old defenseman has made just two appearances for the Canes this season, not registering a point. However, he’s played 20 games for Carolina’s AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. He has two goals and three assists for five points in the minors.
Florida Panthers goaltender Evan Cormier is also on the wire after reportedly signing a two-way contract for the rest of the season. The 27-year-old has not played an NHL game in his career. This season, he’s featured for the ECHL’s Savannah Ghost Pirates, recording a 3.56 goals-against average and .881 save percentage.
The Utah Hockey Club signed center Cameron Hebig before placing him on waivers. The 28-year-old has spent the last five seasons in the AHL playing for the Tuscon Roadrunners, and he has 37 points in 48 games this season.
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