Eight Players Placed on Waivers, Including an Interesting Option for the Canadiens
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We once again have action on the NHL waiver wire today, as eight players have indeed been placed on waivers.
On today's waiver list, there are three bigger names, including two former 1st-round picks and one well-known name for Montreal Canadiens fans.
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Here's the full list of the day.
"Placed on NHL waivers today: Ivan Fedotov (CBJ), Liam Foudy (NYI), Julien Gauthier (NYI), Cole McWard (NYI), Gavin Mitchell (NYI), Kevin Connaughton (UTA), Calle Rosen (WSH) and Spencer Smallman (WSH)."
- Chris Johnston, TSN
- Chris Johnston, TSN
Please also note that goaltender Connor Ingram was not claimed.
"Connor Ingram (UTA) clears waivers and can now be assigned to the AHL."
- Chris Johnston, TSN
- Chris Johnston, TSN
Let's go with the three most notable names.
Liam Foudy, 25 years old, is a speedy 6-foot-1, 186-pound forward who was a 1st-round pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2018 (18th overall) and has tallied 22 points in 104 career NHL games.
Last season in the AHL, he recorded 45 points.
Julien Gauthier, 27 years old, is a Quebec forward standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 225 pounds who was a 1st-round pick of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2016 (21st overall) and has 41 points in 181 career NHL games.
Last season in the AHL, he recorded 8 points in 9 games.
Ivan Fedotov, 28 years old, is a towering goaltender at 6-foot-7 and 214 pounds who has played 29 NHL games.
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