17 NHL Players Face Waivers on October 4

A significant roster shift occurred in the NHL on October 4, with 17 players being placed on waivers. This move opens opportunities for other teams across the league to claim these athletes.

Key Players on Waivers

• Ryan Graves – Pittsburgh Penguins

  The standout name on waivers is Ryan Graves. The 30-year-old defenseman struggled during the 2024-25 season, playing only 61 games. This marked the fewest games he has played since joining the NHL full-time in 2019.

  Graves scored just one goal and three assists, totaling four points. He is entering the third year of a six-year contract worth an average annual value of $4.5 million, signed in July 2023. If he clears waivers, only $3.35 million will count against the Penguins’ salary cap. In his NHL career, he has registered 32 goals and 86 assists across 433 games.

• Zack MacEwen – New Jersey Devils

  Zack MacEwen is another notable player on waivers. The forward was acquired from the Ottawa Senators just one day prior. Last season, he contributed three points in 21 games with the Senators after spending time with their AHL affiliate.

  MacEwen is in the final year of a three-year contract with a cap hit of $775,000. His NHL stats include 17 goals and 17 assists in 237 games.

• Colin White – San Jose Sharks

  The Sharks have placed Colin White on waivers as well. During most of the 2024-25 season, he played with the San Jose Barracuda, accumulating 25 points in 48 games. He recently re-signed with the Sharks for one year.

  White has played 345 NHL games, scoring 44 goals and 71 assists in total.

Full List of Players on Waivers

• Dallas Stars: Cameron Hughes, Vladislav Kolyachonok
• Florida Panthers: Tobias Bjornfot, Brandon Bussi
• New Jersey Devils: Thomas Bordeleau, Angus Crookshank, Brian Halonen, Zack MacEwen, Colton White
• Philadelphia Flyers: Dennis Gilbert
• Pittsburgh Penguins: Alexander Alexeyev, Ryan Graves, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Bokondji Imama, Samuel Poulin
• San Jose Sharks: Colin White
• Utah Mammoth: Cameron Hebig

Additionally, 12 players placed on waivers the previous Friday cleared, allowing them to join their respective AHL teams. This period is crucial for teams looking to solidify their rosters ahead of the upcoming season.