Overview
- Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported the waiver move, which is presumed to be for a mutual termination that would make Rempal an unrestricted free agent if he clears in 24 hours.
- Rempal signed a one-year, two-way deal this summer, did not make Washington's roster out of camp, and posted two points in four games with AHL Hershey.
- Head coach Spencer Carbery had praised Rempal's preseason, saying he had every argument to play in the NHL, but organizational depth limited his recall path.
- Rempal produced 31 goals and 61 points in 68 games for Salavat Yulaev Ufa last season and led the KHL playoffs in scoring with 21 points in 19 games, fueling reported interest overseas.
- Pro Hockey Rumors notes the move would free a contract slot for Washington and create more runway for young forwards such as Andrew Cristall, Eriks Mateiko, Ivan Miroshnichenko, and Ilya Protas.