The following players have been placed on waivers by their respective teams. Calgary Flames forward Kevin Rooney, Edmonton Oilers winger Tyler Benson, Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Kaut and New York Rangers centre Ryan Carpenter.
Rooney signed to a two-year contract with the Flames this summer, worth $1.3 million per season. The 29 year old has one assist in 17 games, while averaging 8:51 in ice time.
Benson has zero points in two games with the Oilers this season. The 24 year old is on a one-year, $750,000 deal.
Carpenter has three points in 21 games with the Rangers this season, while averaging 9:36 in ice time. The 31 year old is on a one-year, $750,000 contract.