VANCOUVER — Unable to trade him, the Vancouver Canucks put veteran winger Chris Higgins on waivers Tuesday.
If unclaimed by Wednesday morning, Higgins will be assigned to the Canucks' American Hockey League affiliate in Utica, N.Y.
The Canucks announced Sunday they were attempting to trade the 32-year-old Higgins as part of an effort to transition to a younger roster.
Higgins has endured an injury-riddled season and his production has plummeted. He had just two goals and three points in 25 games with the Canucks this season and was minus-12.
Higgins was acquired by the Canucks late in the 2010-11 season and in 306 games with Vancouver had 61 goals and 141 points.