Former 3rd pick placed on waivers

The NHL waiver wire was quiet on Thursday, but on Friday it was active once again. According to Chris Johnston of TSN, the Edmonton Oilers have placed defender Markus Niemelainen on waivers. The Oilers hope to assign him to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

Niemelainen, just 25, played in 23 games for the Edmonton Oilers last year, where he didn't record a points. He also played 30 games for the AHL's Bakersfield Condors where he tallied 7 points (two goals, five assists), 18 penalty minutes and was a plus-four.

Teams around the league will have until 2 p.m. ET on Saturday to place a claim on Markus Niemelainen, with the Anaheim Ducks having first dibs after finishing 32nd overall in the 2022-23 standings.

MUST READ

Oct 30  |  By Axel Williams Marc-Andre Fleury shares special moment with Sidney Crosby & Kris Letang (video)

Oct 30  |  By Axel Williams Insider Frank Seravalli reveals how long Connor McDavid will likely be out for

Oct 29  |  By Axel Williams Former Ducks prospect Reggie Millette suspended indefinitely from Southern Professional Hockey League

Oct 29  |  By Axel Williams Filip Engaras delivers huge update following horrifying on-ice incident

Oct 29  |  By Axel Williams PWHL makes huge announcement regarding expansion

Oct 29  |  By Axel Williams Pittsburgh Penguins get fans nostalgic with hilarious Marc-Andre Fleury prank montage (video)

Oct 29  |  By Axel Williams Ryan Nugent-Hopkins calls out the Oilers for their reaction to Connor McDavid's injury

Oct 29  |  By Axel Williams Elliotte Friedman responds after Brad Marchand calls him out for fake news

MORE STORIES