The Montreal Canadiens have lost Nikita Scherbak on waivers, as he was claimed by the Los Angeles Kings today.
The Habs were attempting to assign Scherbak to the AHL, but since he has three years of professional experience (even though he’s still on his entry-level contract) he required waivers to tranfer leagues.
Instead he will become a member of the Los Angeles Kings, who will need to play him in the NHL as part of the claim. Should they attempt to assign him to their AHL affiliate, the Canadiens would be able reclaim him and assign him directly to the AHL.