Johansen did not play a game after being traded to Philadelphia at last year's trade deadline and it is believed his contract is being terminated by Philadelphia for hip injury-related reasons. The 32-year-old was set to have a cap hit of $4 million for the 2024-25 season and will have up to 60 days to appeal the Flyers decision if he desires. In 63 games with Colorado in 2023-24 the 32-year-old had 13 goals, 23 points, 34 PIMs and 78 SOG.

Atkinson was about to enter the seventh year of of seven-year, $41.25 million ($5,875,000 AAV) but has been bought out by Philadelphia and will enter free agency come July 1st. The 35-year-old winger had a down year in 2023-24, with his 13 goals, 28 points, 175 SOG and -22 plus/minus through 70 games played.

New York waived playoff stud Barclay Goodrow on Tuesday and he was claimed by the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. The 31-year-old carries a $3.64 million cap hit for three more seasons after scoring four goals and 12 points in 80 games with the Rangers in 2023-24.

Goodrow had six goals in 16 playoff games during New York's 2023-24 playoff run but has been placed on waivers on Tuesday to buy out his contract. The 31-year-old has three more seasons remaining at a $3.6 million cap hit if he were to be claimed be any of the other 31 NHL teams.

Todd had a successful 2023-24 with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL), picking up 19 goals and 55 points in 69 games played but has had his contract waived and terminated as he heads to Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the KHL. The 28-year-old had never managed to make it to the NHL but had 125 points in five AHL seasons.

Wagner was placed on waivers on Tuesday in hopes that he clears and can help the Colorado Eagles (AHL) during their playoff push. The 32-year-old appeared in 13 games for the Avalanche this season, scoring a goal, two points, 16 SOG, nine PIMs and a +3 plus/minus.

Gruden played the last six games from the Penguins but was placed on waivers on Monday. If he clears waivers, he will return to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), where he has 23 points (13G / 10A) in 41 games this season.

Katchouk was a healthy scratch in five of the last seven games for the Blackhawks and was placed on waivers on Thursday. The 25-year-old has nine points (5G / 4A) in 38 games this season.

Bjornfot has not played an NHL game since January 10th and was placed on waivers on Thursday. In three games this season, the 22-year-old Bjornfot has zero points, two hits, and five blocks.

Lagesson played in the Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres earlier this week but was a healthy scratch in the previous two games. In 30 games this season, Lagesson has four points (0G / 4A), 57 hits, and 38 blocks.

Katchouk was a healthy scratch in five of the last seven games for the Blackhawks and was placed on waivers on Thursday. The 25-year-old has nine points (5G / 4A) in 38 games this season.

Bjornfot has not played an NHL game since January 10th and was placed on waivers on Thursday. In three games this season, the 22-year-old Bjornfot has zero points, two hits, and five blocks.

Oesterle made his first appearance in the Flames lineup in nearly two months earlier this week, playing 14:07 time-on-ice and recording two hits. Oesterle has no goals and two assists in 22 games this season.

Lagesson played in the Maple Leafs' last contest, a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, but was a healthy scratch in the previous two games. In 30 games this season, Lagesson has four points (0G / 4A), 57 hits, and 38 blocks.

Raanta, Tony DeAngelo, and Brendan Lemieux were all placed on waivers by the Hurricanes on Thursday as the team appears to be clearing cap space ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Raanta has struggled this season, including being placed on waivers earlier in the year, and has a 2.99 GAA and .872 SV% through 24 games this season (12-7-2).

DeAngelo, Brendan Lemieux, and Antti Raanta were all placed on waivers by the Hurricanes on Thursday as the team appears to be clearing cap space ahead of Friday's trade deadline. In 27 games this season, DeAngelo has 10 points (3G / 7A).

Lemieux, Tony DeAngelo, and Antti Raanta were all placed on waivers by the Hurricanes on Thursday as the team appears to be clearing cap space ahead of Friday's trade deadline. In 23 games this season, Lemieux has three points (2G / 1A).

Anderson-Dolan was claimed by the Predators after being placed on waivers by the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. Anderson-Dolan was in the lineup for the last six games for the Kings but was held off the scoresheet in each contest.