Waivers
Oilers waive Mangiapane and Regula amid ongoing deadline roster adjustments
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Following months of trade speculation for underperforming forward Andrew Mangiapane, the Edmonton Oilers have placed him and defenceman Alec Regula on waivers, clearing salary cap space before the NHL trade deadline on March 6. Mangiapane has struggled since signing with Edmonton last summer, signaling further adjustments in the team's Stanley Cup push.
Several NHL teams placed players on waivers on Thursday, one day before the league's trade deadline. The New Jersey Devils waived three forwards, while the St. Louis Blues moved to potentially terminate Mathieu Joseph's contract. This activity signals roster adjustments as teams prepare for the playoffs.
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Veteran forward Jeff Skinner has cleared unconditional waivers and become an unrestricted free agent following a mutual contract termination with the San Jose Sharks. The 33-year-old signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the team last summer but struggled with production this season. Skinner now seeks opportunities with other NHL clubs amid his declining offensive output.
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed defenseman Egor Zamula on waivers, signaling a roster adjustment amid defensive depth issues. This move comes after Zamula's limited playing time and recent benchings. If unclaimed, he faces assignment to the AHL.
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Los Pittsburgh Steelers reclamaron al veterano receptor abierto Adam Thielen de waivers de los Minnesota Vikings el martes, asignándole el número de camiseta 16. Thielen, quien llevó el No. 19 durante toda su carrera, se une a Pittsburgh para aportar profundidad en receptores en medio de una temporada tranquila con los Vikings. El movimiento se produce cuando los Steelers liberaron al cornerback Darius Slay, quien fue reclamado posteriormente por los Buffalo Bills.