10 players placed on waivers, while Canucks lose a goalie
Thursday was the first day for teams to begin placing player on the waiver wire. It signaled the 12 day mark before the beginning of the regular season. The first day on the waiver wire saw 7 players be placed by their respective teams.
According to TSN's Chris Johnston, we have our first waiver claim of the year today. The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed goaltender Spencer Martin off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks.
Martin, 28, appeared in 29 games last season for the Vancouver Canucks. Martin posted an 11-15-1 record with a 3.99 goals against average and an .871 save percentage.
On Friday, September 29th, the following 10 players were placed on the waiver wire. If some or all of them clear on Saturday, they'll be assigned to their team's respective American Hockey League affiliate.
- Keaton Middleton (Colorado)
- Spencer Smallman (Colorado)
- Tyler Wotherspoon (New Jersey)
- Anton Blidh (New York Rangers)
- Turner Elson (New York Rangers)
- Ty Emberson (New York Rangers)
- Connor Mackey (New York Rangers)
- Riley Nash (New York Rangers)
- Adam Gaudette (St. Louis)
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