Overview
- The Hockey News reports the Canucks, Rangers, Wild, Predators, Hurricanes, Flyers and Jets waived a combined 22 players Monday, with claims due by 2 p.m. ET Tuesday.
- All 23 players waived Sunday cleared and are eligible for AHL assignments, including Montreal’s Sean Farrell, Columbus forwards Hudson Fasching and Brendan Gaunce, and Dallas defenseman Kyle Capobianco.
- Sunday’s Buffalo waivers featured ex-Rangers Zac Jones and Jake Leschyshyn, reflecting the mix of recent NHLers and depth options moving through the wire.
- Several moves were procedural to enable minor-league assignments, such as the Canadiens waiving Alex Belzile to send him to Laval.
- Waiver claims follow a 24-hour window with priority set by the inverse of the 2024–25 standings until Nov. 1, per league rules.