What Happened
Vancouver Canucks forward Aatu Raty cleared waivers on Thursday, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, after being placed on waivers Wednesday and offered to all 31 other teams. With no claim, the 23-year-old can now be reassigned to Abbotsford of the AHL. Raty has one goal in four games this season and was a healthy scratch for Vancouver's first two games and again Tuesday against the New York Islanders.
Key Details
- Raty, 23, cleared waivers Thursday after being placed on the wire Wednesday.
- He can be assigned to the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks.
- He has one goal in four games and was scratched for Vancouver's first two games.
- He was scratched again Tuesday against the New York Islanders.
- Last season he had four goals and 10 assists in 66 games.
- Vancouver acquired him from the Islanders in the January 2023 Bo Horvat trade.
- He won a Calder Cup with Abbotsford in 2025.
- San Jose Sharks centre Alex Barre-Boulet also cleared waivers.
What It Means
Raty, a second-round pick, remains in the organization but heads to Abbotsford after a slow start limited his role in Vancouver. The move gives the Canucks roster flexibility while letting the 23-year-old get regular minutes in the AHL, where he won a Calder Cup in 2025.
What's Next
Raty is expected to report to Abbotsford, while Vancouver keeps its forward group intact after no team claimed him.