BREAKING: Former Maple Leaf Placed On Waivers
Many players were placed on waivers earlier today.
As the start of the season draws closer, more NHL teams are sending players to the AHL. Those who signed a one-way contract must clear waivers before joining the team.
The Edmonton Oilers have placed two players up for grabs, and one of them is a former player for the Toronto Maple Leafs!
Former Leaf Available on Waivers
Chris Johnston provided a list of all the players placed on waivers today, and we noticed that Greg McKegg is included:
Placed on NHL waivers today: Lassi Thomson (OTT), Josh Currie (OTT), Dillon Heatherington (OTT), Garrett Pilon (OTT), Nicolas Beaudin (MTL), Lucas Condotta (MTL), Brady Keeper (MTL), Mitchell Stephens (MTL), Drake Caggiula (EDM), Greg McKegg (EDM), Justin Richards (BUF), Devin Cooley (BUF), Dustin Tokarski (BUF), Anthony Angello (NSH), Kevin Gravel (NSH), Troy Grosenick (NSH), Jordan Gross (NSH), Jake Leschyshyn (NYR), Byron Froese (VGK), Mason Geertsen (VGK), Dysin Mayo (VGK), Gage Quinney (VGK), Sheldon Rempal (VGK), and Jonas Rondbjerg (VGK). McKegg was drafted by Toronto in 2010, and he played four games with the Maple Leafs and three seasons with the Marlies.
He has played 233 NHL games since then for the Panthers, Lightning, Penguins, Hurricanes, Bruins, and Rangers.
Do you think he'll clear waivers?
As seen on House of Hockey - BREAKING: Multiple Former First-Round Picks Up For Grabs After Waivers Revealed
| POLL |
Do you think McKegg will clear waivers? |
| Yes | 275 | 69.8 % |
| No | 119 | 30.2 % |
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