Pierre LeBrun: Brandon Manning (EDM) cleared waivers. Placed on waivers today: Patrick Eaves (Ana), Michael Haley (Fla), Thomas McCollum (Nash), Michael Leighton (Van).
Pierre LeBrun: McCollum and Leighton signed contracts today that require them to be put on waivers first.
Pierre LeBrun: Eaves carries a $3.15 million salary cap hit and is under contract through next season.
Panarin ill and Dubinsky activated
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen states that Artemi Panarin won’t play tonight due to an illness.