NHL Player News

Lagesson was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Lagesson signed a one-year contract with the Red Wings on Monday but will be let go ahead of the regular season. He made a career-high 40 regular-season appearances between Toronto and Anaheim last year, tallying four points and 58 blocked shots while averaging 14:48 of ice time. If he clears waivers, he'll likely begin the season in the AHL.

Montgomery signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Hurricanes on Sunday.

Montgomery was selected by Carolina in the sixth round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and spent last season in the ECHL, racking up four goals and 12 points in 42 games. He'll likely spend most, if not all, of this year in the AHL.

Phillips was placed on waivers by Chicago on Sunday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Phillips will be let go since NHL rosters are due Monday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain with the organization if he clears waivers. Wyatt Kaiser (illness) was recently placed on injured reserve, so Phillips could play a role with Chicago early in the season if the team is able to retain him.

Aho was placed on waivers Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Aho had two goals and seven assists in 58 regular-season contests with the Islanders in 2023-24. He could be a call-up option for the Penguins during the 2024-25 campaign, assuming he doesn't get claimed by another team.

Seeley was assigned to AHL Chicago on Sunday.

Seeley didn't make any appearances for the Hurricanes last year and failed to earn a spot on the team's Opening Night roster this season. It's unclear whether he'll make his NHL debut during the 2024-25 campaign.

Morrow was assigned to AHL Chicago on Sunday.

Morrow was sidelined for several weeks early in training camp due to an undisclosed injury. While he's now recovered, the 21-year-old will begin the regular season in the minors. He made 37 appearances for UMass-Amherst last year, tallying six goals and 30 points. Morrow could rejoin the Hurricanes at some point if the team deals with injuries.

Holl was put on waivers Sunday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Holl still has two more seasons left on his three-year, $10.2 million contract. He produced five assists, 14 shots on goal, 39 blocked shots and 59 hits across 38 appearances with Detroit in the 2023-24 regular season. Holl will likely begin the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Grand Rapids.

Smith was waived Sunday to be sent to AHL Chicago.

Smith had nine goals and 43 points across 63 regular-season contests with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL in 2023-24. If he doesn't get claimed by another team, Smith could be a call-up option for Carolina in 2024-25.

Clague was put on waivers Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Clague picked up three goals and 20 assists over 42 regular-season appearances with AHL Rochester in 2023-24. He could be a call-up option for the Sabres in 2024-25, assuming he passes through waivers and heads to the minors.

Sweezey was put on waivers Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Sweezey registered one goal, three assists and 73 PIM in 57 regular-season outings for AHL Cleveland in 2023-24. He will likely spend most, if not all, of 2024-25 in the minors with Boston's top minor-league affiliate.