DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings claimed left wing/center Jacob De La Rose off waivers Wednesday from the Montreal Canadiens.
De La Rose, 23, must be cleared medically and obtain a work visa before he can join the team. He suffered a cardiac episode following a preseason game on Sept. 29 but was cleared to practice. He had been skating with the Canadiens but hasn't played yet this season.
De La Rose (6-3, 216), a second-round pick in 2013 (34th overall), has limited offensive ability (eight goals, 11 assists in 119 NHL games, no points in 12 playoff games) and is more of a fourth-line defensive player.