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The Detroit Red Wings placed Jordin Tootoo on waivers.

Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock said it was a numbers game and that they have too may right wingers. Tootoo is a high energy forward who plays with and edge. He could be claimed by a team looking to add some grit to their lineup.

Jordin Tootoo
The Jets have claimed D Keaton Ellerby off waivers from Los Angeles.

Ellerby has yet to appear in a game this season after registering three assists in 35 games last season with the Kings. He has 20 points in 160 career NHL regular season games.

Keaton Ellerby
Minnesota has placed Stephane Veilleux on waivers. If he clears Thursday, will be assigned to Iowa (AHL).

Veilleux has no points and a minus-4 rating while averaging 7:10 TOI in 10 games with Minnesota. This a good sign that forward Charlie Coyle (lower-body) could return to the lineup on Friday.

Stephane Veilleux
The Dallas Stars have placed Aaron Rome on waivers.

Rome waivers could be just for options. If he clears, he has 10-game, 30-day window where he can be assigned. Gives extra forward option. Rome just returned to the Stars after missing the start of the season with a hip injury.