Chris Johnston: The Anaheim Ducks have put forward David Backes on waivers. The New York Rangers have put defenseman Jack Johnson on waivers.
Larry Brooks: “Johnson on waivers, when he clears can be assigned to taxi squad on off days and game-days where he is scratched. Saving of pro-rated $1.075M per day. NYR will need roster spot (as well as cap space) if team has 3 goalies upon Shesterkin return and adds Kravtsov in couple weeks.”
Jack Johnson, placed on waivers by NYR, is an elite number one defenceman whose combination of skating skill, passing ability, defensive play, and powerplay quarterbacking is arguably unmatched in hockey today – or ever.