Defenseman Matt Benning on waivers
Chris Johnston: The Toronto Maple Leafs have positioned defenseman Matt Benning on waivers.
Jim Matheson: “Be fascinating to see if a staff makes waiver declare on ex Oiler Matt Benning as third pairing proper D. He’s performed 464 video games and is pretty properly priced at $1.25m AAV for this season and subsequent. The second 12 months might scare off some groups however proper D are helpful.”
Matt Benning, acquired by TOR, is a backside pairing defenceman. Apparently he’s feeling a bit shy. pic.twitter.com/vUhPpg5ZOB
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) October 30, 2024
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Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen on waivers
Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche have positioned goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen on waviers.
Corey Masisak: “Kaapo Kahkonen didn’t get a lot of a shot to say a spot with the #Avs, however each of the opposite goalies have performed higher since he was claimed a month in the past. The immigration stuff in all probability value him not less than yet another begin.”
Ken Wiebe: “Shall be fascinating to see if #NHLJets or one other staff places in a declare for Kaapo Kahkonen. Would think about the Jets would have some curiosity in having him for organizational depth in the event that they put in the one declare and will ship him to #MBMoose of #AHL“
Ahead Andreas Athanasiou on waivers
Scott Powers: The Chicago Blackhawks have positioned ahead Andreas Athanasiou on waivers.
“If he clears, which is probably going, it might be good for him to rediscover his sport in Rockford, but additionally helpful for Frank Nazar to play with somebody with elite velocity and better offensive potential.”
Ben Pope: Athanasiou is unlikely to be claimed along with his $4.25 million cap hit. He can’t crack the Blackhawks roster.
Charlie Roumeliotis: Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson on Athanasiou: “I simply suppose along with his damage final 12 months that saved him out a number of final 12 months, he missed a number of hockey then and sadly simply not clicking on all cylinders but this 12 months, not within the lineup that a lot. He hasn’t actually performed a number of video games. In order that was the message, for those who get picked up, that’s in all probability good for you. Meaning you’ll be taking part in within the NHL. But when not, we want him to simply go play some video games and get his talent matched up along with his confidence. This league is admittedly not for that. That was that message.”
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Andreas Athanasiou is on waivers. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/BQDmaL7U4Q
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) November 11, 2024
