Let's remember that the Habs have a very high priority for claiming players on waivers, and if an appealing name becomes available, Hughes is among the top five GMs with the first right to claim.
In short, knowing this, note that there are six players available on waivers today.
Among the names placed on waivers, there are indeed a few familiar faces for the Habs fans.
The Calgary Flames have placed Jarred Tinordi, Dryden Hunt, and Walker Duehr on waivers, the Toronto Maple Leafs have put Nick Abruzzese on waivers, the Nashville Predators have waived Nick Blankenburg, and the Seattle Kraken have placed Cale Fleury on waivers (yes, the former Montreal Canadiens player).
Still no Jakob Pelletier:
Check out the full updated list that has just been released.
We will have the final word around 2:00 p.m. tomorrow to find out if any of these players have been claimed off waivers or not.
Do any of the names listed above catch your attention?