Surprising Players Officially Placed On The Waiver Wire

February 12, 2024

Amidst a subdued Sunday in the NHL, teams engaged in waiver wire activity, hinting at potential roster adjustments.

Firstly, the Winnipeg Jets initiated action by placing 29-year-old center Dominic Toninato on waivers. With 5 points in 15 games,

Toninato's future with the Jets hangs in the balance.

Toninato (WIN) & Willman (NJ) on waivers.

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1756756255228436521

Following suit, the New Jersey Devils waived 28-year-old center Max Willman, who contributed 2 points in 13 games. However, the day's most significant move unfolded as the Detroit Red Wings placed 27-year-old center Nolan Stevens on unconditional waivers, suggesting a definitive end to his tenure with the organization.

Nolan Stevens placed on unconditional waivers by the #redwings and will have his contract terminated.

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1756756013766557793

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