The New Jersey Devils have placed three players on waivers while the St. Louis Blues have moved to terminate the contract of forward Mathieu Joseph, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet (@FriedgeHNIC).
The Devils' waiver additions include veteran forwards Maxim Tsyplakov, Evgenii Dadonov, and Luke Glendening. These players will now be available for claim by the other 31 NHL franchises for a 24-hour period. If they go unclaimed, the Devils will have the option to assign them to their AHL affiliate or keep them on the active roster with increased flexibility.
In a separate transaction, the St. Louis Blues placed forward Mathieu Joseph on unconditional waivers. This move is specifically for the purpose of a mutual contract termination, which will allow Joseph to become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) once he clears. This follows earlier reports regarding the forward's status with the team. Mathieu Joseph joined the Blues earlier this season and is now set to seek a new opportunity on the open market.
Additionally, Friedman reported that both players placed on the waiver wire yesterday have officially cleared. The NHL waiver wire has seen increased activity as teams navigate the mid-season period and look to refine their rosters ahead of upcoming league deadlines. All three Devils players involved in today's transactions bring significant professional experience to the wire, with Glendening and Dadonov having played hundreds of games in the league.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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