Defenseman Matt Benning on waivers
Chris Johnston: The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Matt Benning on waivers.
Jim Matheson: “Be interesting to see if a team makes waiver claim on ex Oiler Matt Benning as third pairing right D. He’s played 464 games and is fairly well priced at $1.25m AAV for this season and next. The second 12 months may scare off some teams but right D are priceless.”
Matt Benning, acquired by TOR, is a bottom pairing defenceman. Apparently he’s feeling a bit shy. pic.twitter.com/vUhPpg5ZOB
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) October 30, 2024
Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen on waivers
Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche have placed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen on waviers.
Corey Masisak: “Kaapo Kahkonen didn’t get much of a shot to say a spot with the #Avs, but each of the opposite goalies have played higher since he was claimed a month ago. The immigration stuff probably cost him at the least another start.”
Ken Wiebe: “Will probably be interesting to see if #NHLJets or one other team puts in a claim for Kaapo Kahkonen. Would imagine the Jets would have some interest in having him for organizational depth in the event that they put within the only claim and will send him to #MBMoose of #AHL“
Forward Andreas Athanasiou on waivers
Scott Powers: The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Andreas Athanasiou on waivers.
“If he clears, which is probably going, it might be good for him to rediscover his game in Rockford, but additionally helpful for Frank Nazar to play with someone with elite speed and better offensive potential.”
Ben Pope: Athanasiou is unlikely to be claimed together with his $4.25 million cap hit. He can’t crack the Blackhawks roster.
Charlie Roumeliotis: Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson on Athanasiou: “I just think together with his injury last 12 months that kept him out a whole lot of last 12 months, he missed a whole lot of hockey then and unfortunately just not clicking on all cylinders yet this 12 months, not within the lineup that much. He hasn’t really played a whole lot of games. In order that was the message, for those who get picked up, that’s probably good for you. Meaning you’ll be playing within the NHL. But when not, we want him to only go play some games and get his skill matched up together with his confidence. This league is admittedly not for that. That was that message.”
Andreas Athanasiou is on waivers. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/BQDmaL7U4Q
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) November 11, 2024
