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.
Les Flyers de Philadelphie ont placé le défenseur Egor Zamula sur waivers, signalant un ajustement d'effectif au milieu de problèmes de profondeur défensive. Ce mouvement intervient après le temps de jeu limité de Zamula et ses récents bannissements du banc. S'il n'est pas réclamé, il risque l'assignation à la AHL.
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Les Pittsburgh Steelers ont récupéré le wide receiver vétéran Adam Thielen via waivers des Minnesota Vikings mardi, lui attribuant le numéro 16. Thielen, qui a porté le No. 19 toute sa carrière, rejoint Pittsburgh pour apporter de la profondeur au poste de receiver en pleine saison calme chez les Vikings. Ce mouvement survient alors que les Steelers ont libéré le cornerback Darius Slay, récupéré ensuite par les Buffalo Bills.