Former first-rounder & Stanley Cup champion among 12 placed on waivers
The National Hockey League's 2023-24 season kicks off in less than one week and with rosters due at 5 p.m. ET on October 10th, teams are continuing to make cuts and place players on the waiver wire.
According to TSN's Chris Johnston, a total of 12 players were placed on the waiver wire for Wednesday, October 4th. Let's take a look at all those who were placed on the wire by their respective teams.
Robert Hagg (ANA)
Colton White (ANA)
Jayson Megna (BOS)
Brett Murray (BUF)
Jujhar Khaira (MIN)
Vinni Lettieri (MIN)
Dakota Mermis (MIN)
Nic Petan (MIN)
Cal Foote (NJ)
Mark Jankowski (NSH)
Leon Gawanke (SJ)
Jeffrey Truchon-Viel (WPG).
As is always the case from the opening of the waiver wire until the end of October, the order of teams that can place a claim is based off of last season's standings in reverse. The Anaheim Ducks get the first crack at placing a claim on any of the players above, followed by the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks.
If any of the players above go unclaimed on Thursday afternoon, they'll be assigned to their respective teams American Hockey League affiliate.
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Will Cal Foote be claimed off waivers on Thursday? | ||
| Yes | 88 | 73.9 % |
| No | 22 | 18.5 % |
| See Results | 9 | 7.6 % |
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