One player placed on waivers, while Edmonton Oilers learn if their player will clear

Ahead of tonight's game, the Columbus Blue Jackets have placed on of their forwards on the waiver wire. According to TSN's Chris Johnston, 28-year-old forward Eric Robinson has been placed on waivers. If he clears it's expected he will be assigned to the AHL.

Robinson, a native of Bellmawr, New Jersey, was signed by the Blue Jackets as a free agent out of Princeton University in the spring of 2018. He's gone on to appear in 260 games for them since joining the club and last season, had 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists), six penalty minutes and was a minus-21 in 72 contests.

In other waivers related news, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Markus Niemelainen has cleared and will be assigned to the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors.

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14 OCTOBRE \| 18 ANSWERS One player placed on waivers, while Edmonton Oilers learn if their player will clear Will Eric Robinson clear waivers on Sunday afternoon?
Yes	8	44.4 %
No	10	55.6 %
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