Heinola was placed on waivers Sunday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Heinola spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors, recording three goals and 21 points in 44 regular-season appearances for AHL Manitoba. He signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with Vegas in the summer. If Heinola clears waivers, he is ticketed to report to AHL Henderson.