With NHL rosters due in approximately 3 hours, the New York Islanders have officially lost Ross Johnston on waivers. The Islanders waited until after the final waiver deadline to try and sneak the forward through, but were unsuccessful. Today it was announced that the Anaheim Ducks have officially claimed Johnston.
Anaheim claims Ross Johnston off waivers from N.Y. Islanders.
Johnston has 3 years remaining on his current deal with a cap hit of 1.1 million dollars per season.