An NHL veteran of 15 years was placed on waivers, while two players were claimed off this week's wire
The New York Rangers put a former Stanley Cup champion, Nick Bonino, on waivers today, which was surprising news for many NHL fans.
Bonino had been picked up by the Rangers during the off-season and had signed a 1-year contract with the team for $880K.
According to NHL insider Arthur Staple, the Rangers have placed the veteran on waivers for re-assignment to the American Hockey League today.
#NYR will be placing Nick Bonino on waivers this afternoon� Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) January 25, 2024
Bonino has played 45 games this season, but he hasn't been producing as much as the Rangers would have liked, with only 1 goal and 4 assists, for a total of 5 points.
In addition to Bonino, two other players were also placed on waivers today: Adam Ruzicka and Nick DeSimone.
Ruzicka, who played 114 NHL games for the Calgary Flames, will now join the Arizona Coyotes.
Arizona claims Adam Ruzicka off waivers from Calgary.� Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 25, 2024
DeSimone, who played 27 NHL games for the Flames, will now play for the New Jersey Devils.
New Jersey claims Nick DeSimone off waivers from Calgary.� Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 25, 2024
Ruzicka, 24, posted 14 goals and 26 assists for a total of 40 points in his career with the Flames.
He will now find a new home to play in Arizona's rebuild. DeSimone, 29, also has a career total of 5 points, with 1 goal and 4 assists in 27 NHL games played.
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