Canucks Claim Merilainen as 61 Players Hit Waivers
Vancouver claimed goaltender Leevi Merilainen from Ottawa. On Sept. 25, 61 players were placed on waivers, including Brandon Tanev and Eric Comrie. All players from the previous day's waivers cleared.
Vancouver added goaltender Leevi Merilainen via waiver claim from Ottawa. The same day, 61 players were placed on waivers, a group that included Utah forward Brandon Tanev and San Jose goaltender Eric Comrie. Every player from the prior day’s waiver list cleared.
The moves come as NHL clubs trim rosters during a compressed training camp and preseason. Waiver announcements occur at 2 p.m. ET, with cleared players from the previous day also confirmed then. Teams listed among today’s placements include Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Calgary, Carolina, Chicago, Columbus, Edmonton, Nashville, the Rangers, San Jose, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Utah, Washington and Winnipeg.
The waiver cycle may affect players on the bubble, their families, and team depth charts, as claimed or reassigned skaters could face relocation or new roles. Fans and fantasy managers could see late-roster shifts alter expectations. For clubs, these moves may create flexibility or risk losing organizational depth, while the broader hockey community may track how condensed preseason decisions shape opening-night rosters.