Penguins place Matthew Phillips on waivers, giving Capitals opportunity to bring him back to organization
Matthew Phillips could return to the Washington Capitals organization if not claimed by another NHL team.
NHL rules dictate that if the original owning club is the only one claiming a player back on waivers, the player can be sent to the AHL without further waivers. [ more ]
Mike Sgarbossa hits 10-game mark in NHL and requires waivers to be returned to AHL for Hershey Bears' playoff run
Mike Sgarbossa was waived by the Washington Capitals but has provided solid performance after being called up from the AHL.
Once a player is waived by an NHL team, they are exempt from waivers until they play 10 or more NHL games or spend 30 cumulative days on an NHL roster. [ more ]
Rangers waive Tyler Pitlick, return Matt Rempe to Hartford; Trade brewing? - Blue Seat Blogs
The New York Rangers have sent Matt Rempe back to the Hartford Wolf Pack and placed Tyler Pitlick on waivers to clear cap and roster space.
It is possible that the Rangers are making these moves in preparation for a trade, as they now have 12 forwards and can free up additional cap space. [ more ]
The Miami Marlins have designated right-hander Chad Ort for assignment, opening a spot for them to claim Declan Cronin off waivers from the Astros.
Ort has been on the roster carousel, getting claimed off waivers by multiple teams in recent months. He has shown potential with his high velocity fastball but has struggled with his command in the majors. [ more ]
The Yankees outrighted outfielder Oscar González and infielder Jeter Downs to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after they passed through waivers unclaimed.
Outfielder Bubba Thompson was claimed by the Twins after being put on waivers by the Yankees. [ more ]
Zach Remillard has been assigned outright to Triple-A by the White Sox after going unclaimed on waivers.
Remillard is known for his defensive versatility and has played at every position on the diamond except catcher and pitcher in his minor league career. [ more ]