NHL Waiver Wire Busy as Teams Cut Down Rosters
NHL teams placed more than 70 players on waivers on Sept. 27 as training camps and the preseason moved toward the regular season. New Jersey claimed goaltender Remi Poirier from Dallas, and St. Louis claimed defenseman Justin Barron from Nashville, while all other players from the previous day's waivers cleared. The article lists the waived players by team.
The Sept. 27 waiver activity came as NHL camps and preseason schedules moved closer to the regular season. More than 70 players were made available through waivers, with announcements at 2 p.m. ET and prior-day clearance also reported.
The list covered numerous clubs, including Anaheim, Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, Vegas and Winnipeg. Vegas included Alexander Holtz and Ville Heinola; Boston listed Henri Jokiharju. New Jersey claimed Remi Poirier from Dallas, while St. Louis claimed Justin Barron from Nashville. All remaining players from the prior day went unclaimed.
The roster cuts may affect players and their families through relocation or uncertainty, while NHL clubs could gain flexibility for younger prospects. Fans and local communities around minor-league affiliates may see new faces, and waiver claims could shift competitive balance slightly. Because most players cleared, the immediate social impact is likely limited, though each move can matter deeply to the individuals involved.