Four players claimed on waivers including former Boston Bruin, one more player placed on waivers
The new NHL season officially begins tomorrow night with three games on the schedule, including the debut Connor Bedard's NHL debut. Today at 5 p.m. ET, rosters are due to the National Hockey League, which means that Sunday was the last day to put a player on waivers and clear their salary before the season begins.
According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, four players have been claimed off waivers on Monday afternoon. The Colorado Avalanche claimed goalie Ivan Prosvetov from the Arizona Coyotes, the Ottawa Senators have reclaimed Lassi Thomson off waivers from Anaheim. Thomson is now eligible to be assigned to Ottawa's AHL team after being re-claimed him. The Calgary Flames claimed A.J. Greer from Boston and John Ludvig has been claimed by Pittsburgh from Florida.
On Monday, just one player was placed on the waiver wire according to TSN's Chris Johnston.
Monday's Waiver List
Ross Johnston (New York Islanders)
The Anaheim Ducks continue to get the first crack at placing a claim on any of the players above, followed by the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks.
If Ross Johnston goes unclaimed on Tuesday afternoon, he can be assigned to the Islanders' American Hockey League affiliate in Bridgeport.
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