NHL Vet Unexpectedly Put On Waivers

This afternoon it was reported that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Eric Robinson was placed on waivers by the team.

Robinson will now have to wait 24 hours to find his NHL fate. He could be claimed by one of the 31 other NHL teams. Alternatively, he could make it through waivers unclaimed at which point he would likely be assigned to the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL.

At the other end of this process, a former top prospect learned his waiver fate today.

Yesterday former top defensive prospect for the Edmonton Oilers Markus Niemelainen was placed on waivers. Today he was able to confirm his next destination in his hockey journey.

Niemelainen played 23 NHL games last season but could not do enough to stick around to begin the year. He will now look to show his worth with the Bakersfield Condors and earn a promotion back to Edmonton.