The Predators placed defenseman Tyler Sloan on waivers Friday. If he passes through waivers unclaimed by 11 a.m. Saturday, the Predators could move Sloan to their AHL affiliate in Milwaukee.
No immediate fantasy hockey value while on waivers.
The Preds have made another depth addition to the blue-line with today's signing of ex-Capital Tyler Sloan, which was first reported yesterday by TSN's Ryan Rishaug.
The Washington Capitals bought out defenseman Tyler Sloan from the final year of his contract on Thursday, according to a report by Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times. Sloan was set to make $700,000 in 2012, he will count $233,333 against the salary cap over the next two seasons.
--In other news, the Capitals have placed defenseman Tyler Sloan on waivers. Sloan is under contract for the 2011-12 season at $700,000 and if the Capitals were to buy him out it would result in a salary cap hit of $233,333 each of the next two seasons according to Cap Geek. The deadline to buyout a player is June 30.