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Former Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Michael Leighton has been claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Hurricanes said Tuesday Leighton cleared waivers last week and had been assigned to their AHL affiliate in Albany on Saturday.
Leighton was 1-4 with a 4.29 goals-against average in seven games this season with Carolina. He began the year as Cam Ward’s backup but became expendable when Continue reading ‘Flyers claim goalie Leighton off waivers’
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed centre Chris Gratton off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
The Blue Jackets, who have collected points in their last seven games, also placed defenceman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen on injured reserve and recalled defenceman Aaron Rome from their AHL affiliate in Syracuse.
The 33-year-old Gratton had two assists in 18 games with the Lightning this season. In 24 Continue reading ‘Jackets pick Gratton off TB waivers’
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Blues goaltender Manny Legace cleared waivers on Saturday and will be sent to the team’s minor-league affiliate in Peoria.
The Blues had placed the 36-year-old on waivers on Friday.
An all-star for St. Louis last season, Legace has struggled this season, going 13-9-2 with a 3.12 goals-against average and .885 save percentage. He was replaced as the Blues’ top goalie by Chris Mason.
Legace is Continue reading ‘Legace clears waivers, off to minors’
OTTAWA — Veteran goaltender Martin Gerber was placed on waivers by the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.
The 34-year-old from Switzerland has until noon Friday to clear waivers, allowing the Sens to send him to Bighamton of the American Hockey League, or perhaps loan him to a European team as has been rumoured.
Gerber is 4-9-1 with an .899 save percentage and 2.86 goals-against average in 14 games this season, the final one of Continue reading ‘Senators place Gerber on waivers’
OTTAWA — Veteran goaltender Martin Gerber was placed on waivers by the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.
The 34-year-old from Switzerland has until noon Friday to clear waivers, allowing the Sens to send him to Bighamton of the American Hockey League, or perhaps loan him to a European team as has been rumoured.
Gerber is 4-9-1 with an .899 save percentage and 2.86 goals-against average in 14 games this season, the final one of Continue reading ‘Sens place Gerber on waivers’
By DAN MURPHY
Sportsnet.ca
Sanford became expendable when Vancouver traded for Jason Labarbera, who will now become Roberto Luongo’s backup.
Rumour has it that the Columbus BlueJackets are interested in Sanford and may pick him up to be a backup for rookie sensation Steve Mason.
Sanford came on in relief of Jason LaBarbera in the Canucks 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils at GM place on Tuesday night. Continue reading ‘Canucks place Sanford on waivers’
TORONTO — This is a time of teaching for Ron Wilson, a season in which the head coach will measure progress for the Toronto Maple Leafs by the on-ice growth of his players rather than by wins and losses in the standings.
It’s into this environment of learning that 2008 first-round pick Luke Schenn will make his NHL debut.
Although the Maple Leafs won’t finalize their roster until Tuesday morning, they confirmed Continue reading ‘Leafs’ Schenn staying, Bell on waivers’
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks assigned defenceman Nolan Baumgartner to Manitoba of the AHL and lost defenceman Nathan McIver on waivers to the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.
McIver, 23, played in 17 games with the Canucks last season, collecting 52 penalty minutes. In 43 games with the Moose, he had three goals with three assists and 108 penalty minutes.
Baumgartner, 32, spent all last season in the AHL, playing Continue reading ‘Ducks claim Canucks’ McIver on waivers’
Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin has cleared waivers, leaving the high priced goaltender’s immediate future in limbo.
The Blackhawks put Khabibulin on waivers yesterday, a move prompted after the team signed Cristobal Huet to a four-year, $22.5-million deal this past July. Khabibulin, 35, is in the final year of a $27-million, four-year deal he signed with the ‘Hawks in 2005 after winning the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2004.Khabibulin Continue reading ‘Blackhawks Khabibulin clears waivers’
