Elliotte Friedman: Dennis Rasmussen cleared waivers, and his contract is terminated. The Ducks put Korbinian Holzer on waivers.
On the Calgary Flames …
Derek Wills: Good news for the Flames and Mike Smith, who will be out Thursday, but will only be listed as day-to-day after that.
On the Colorado Avalanche …
Mike Chambers: Forward Nathan MacKinnon practiced in a no-contact jersey. He’s getting close.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Marc Methot is expected to return to the lineup on Friday.