Overview
- San Jose put in the successful claim on Oct. 16, using its top waiver priority based on last season’s standings that remains in effect until Nov. 1.
- To make room, the Sharks placed defenseman Timothy Liljegren on injured reserve after his Tuesday injury, and coach Ryan Warsofsky labeled John Klingberg doubtful.
- Iorio made Washington’s Opening Night roster but did not play through the first four games after three AHL seasons in Hershey that included back-to-back Calder Cups and 190 appearances.
- The loss has drawn local criticism for sacrificing a cost‑controlled prospect to clear space for veteran Dylan McIlrath.
- Iorio, a 2021 second-round pick with nine NHL games, is in the final year of his entry‑level deal, and if San Jose later waives him and Washington is the lone claimer, the Capitals could assign him directly to AHL Hershey.