Several relatively well-known athletes across the National League (NHL) could not resist the latest wave of cuts by their respective teams on Sunday, so much so that their names appeared on the list of players subject to waivers.
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Among the players who will obviously not be part of their team’s roster to start the season is Nick Foligno, who was cut by the Boston Bruins. The former captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, now 34, could be claimed by one of the 31 other teams on the Bettman circuit, otherwise he will have to go to the American League side. A veteran of 1,021 NHL games, Foligno has 499 career points, having also played for the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Bruins also waived former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Reilly. The one who played 90 games for the CH had his best season in 2020-2021, when he amassed 27 points in 65 games for the Senators and the Bruins. Reilly has 329 games of experience on the Bettman circuit, having blacked out the scoresheet 97 times.
Canadiens fans will also recognize the names of several former team members, including forward Laurent Dauphin (Arizona Coyotes), as well as defenders Victor Mete (Toronto Maple Leafs) and Jarred Tinordi (New York Rangers). ).
Quebecer Bokondji Imama was also cut by the Coyotes. The latter also claimed defender Juuso Valimaki from the Calgary Flames, who had placed him on waivers the day before.
Besides all these players, defenseman Will Butcher could also attract the attention of a few teams in the NHL. The 27-year-old guard is no longer part of the Dallas Stars’ plans. Last season, he had eight points in 37 games with the Buffalo Sabres. Butcher had impressed many in his rookie season, blacking the scoresheet 44 times in 81 games.