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TORONTO — The Maple Leafs have added another ex-Calgary Flame to their roster.
Toronto claimed forward Jamie Lundmark off waivers from the Flames on Saturday.
Lundmark played in 21 games with Calgary this season, registering four goals and five assists. He also had 21 points in 32 games with the Abbotsford Heat in the AHL.
The 29-year-old is in his sixth NHL season, having played in 280 career Continue reading ‘Leafs claim centre Lundmark off waivers’
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The Vancouver Canucks have placed disgruntled defenceman Mathieu Schneider on waivers.
Canucks GM Mike Gills had tried to trade the 40-year-old defenceman but it appears as though he found no takers.
Citing personal reasons, a frustrated Schneider left the team prior to the Christmas break. A lack of ice time and a reduced role on the club were the main issues for the veteran.
In 17 games Continue reading ‘Canucks put disgruntled Schneider on waivers’
BY WEB STAFFsportsnet.ca
The Vancouver Canucks have placed disgruntled defenceman Mathieu Schneider on waivers.
Canucks GM Mike Gills had tried to trade the 40-year-old defenceman but it appears as though he found no takers.
Citing personal reasons, a frustrated Schneider left the team prior to the Christmas break. A lack of ice time and a reduced role on the club were the main issues for the veteran.
In 17 games Continue reading ‘Canucks put disgruntled Schneider on waivers’
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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’
