Gormley was a healthy scratch in the last two games and has been placed on waivers after just 26 games with the Avalanche. He has just one assist on the season and his placement on IR suggests that Andrew Bodnarchuk will remain with the Avalanche. The former 13th overall pick will likely be claimed off of waivers.
Bodnarchuk appeared in 16 games with the Blue Jackets when their blueline was battling injury issues, but he has been a healthy scratch in the last three games and with David Savard back, Bodnarchuk finds himself on waivers for purpose of assignment.
Gagner has been out since November 23rd with a concussion and is now on waivers. If Gagner goes unclaimed, he will likely head to the AHL. The 2007 sixth overall pick’s NHL career could be in danger of coming to an end.
With Kyle Brodziak back in the lineup on Tuesday and Patrik Berglund nearing a return, Gomez is the odd man out. Being placed on waivers could signify the end of Gomez’s NHL career.
O’Neill was a healthy scratch in the last two games and was placed on waivers on Wednesday, likely to create a roster spot to activate Travis Zajac from IR.
Kassian who has not played yet this season after being entered into the Substance Abuse program in the preseason has been placed on waivers for purpose of assignment to the AHL. The former 1st round pick has not lived up to expectations, but a team in need of a big body, that believes in second chances, could elect to take a flier on Kassian.
Semin has been a healthy scratch for the last five games and has registered just four points (1G / 3A) in 15 games with the Canadiens.
Bournival has not appearaed in a game this season and has been placed on waivers for purpose of assignment to St. John’s (AHL).
Wagner failed to record a point in 11 games with the Ducks this season, but had two points (1G / 1A) in three contests with San Diego (AHL). Wagner will stay with the Avalanche and could make his Avs’ debut as soon as Tuesday.