Teemu Pulkkinen’s stint with the Detroit Red Wings may be ending.
In an effort to trim the roster, the undersized forward was placed on waivers today. He can be claimed by another NHL team by noon Tuesday, or be sent to the minors.
If either happens, that would open up a roster spot for either Andreas Athanasiou or Anthony Mantha.
Ben Street was also placed on waivers. The roster has to be at 23 by 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Waiving Pulkkinen a day after losing Martin Frk on waivers seems to indicate either Mantha or Athanasiou is staying, though both could be sent down without waiver exposure.