Every single year, there are a couple of players placed on waivers that catch people by surprise. Earlier this week fans were surprised when the Ottawa Senators placed former 19th overall pick, Lassi Thomson on waivers. Thomson was claimed by the first team in waiver priority, the Anaheim Ducks.
Bernard-Docker was picked 28th overall by the Senators in the 2018 NHL Draft. After 3 years at the University of North Dakota, JBD transitioned to the professional game. After three years he has yet to crack the Senators top six defenseman.