Every season ever are a couple of surprise players who ultimately find themselves on the waiver wire. Earlier this week the Ottawa Senators placed former first round pick Lassi Thomson on waivers. Thomson was immediately claimed by the first team in waiver priority, the Anaheim Ducks.
Bernard-Docker was selected 28th overall by the Senators in the 2018 NHL Draft. After 3 years at the University of North Dakota, he transitioned to the professional game. Unfortunately he is yet to crack the Senators top six defenseman. The Senators could find themselves in a very difficult spot if they lose another former top prospect on Thursday.