Hometown forward Raphaël Lavoie has just been claimed off waivers
We have action on the NHL waiver wire.
With 59 names available for free, including Quebecers Jakob Pelletier and Raphaël Lavoie, and with the Montreal Canadiens holding the 5th highest priority to claim players, the verdict has just been announced.
A few players have been claimed off waivers, including Lavoie.
Raphaël Lavoie claimed off waivers by the Vegas Golden Knights
The news has just been confirmed by TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie.
To summarize, veteran goaltender James Reimer has been claimed by the Anaheim Ducks, who placed John Gibson on the injured list yesterday.
The Vancouver Canucks re-claimed their goaltender Jiri Patera, allowing them to send him directly to the AHL.
The Vegas Golden Knights claimed Cole Schwindt and Raphaël Lavoie.
The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed the hardworking Zach Aston-Reese.
This means that the other intriguing Quebecer, Jakob Pelletier, has not been claimed off waivers today.
He will continue with the Calgary Flames' farm team, where he recorded 12 points in 18 games last season. We wish him the best of luck because he is very talented.
I would have liked Kent Hughes to give him a chance, but it's true that young players like Emil Heineman, Oliver Kapanen, and Alex Barre-Boulet also deserve this opportunity.
Details to follow.
