What Happened
Defenceman Jacob Bernard-Docker has been placed on waivers by the Detroit Red Wings. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet first reported the roster move on Saturday. The 26-year-old blueliner has not played a regular-season game for Detroit during the current campaign. Bernard-Docker joined the Red Wings as a free agent after a stint with the Buffalo Sabres last season, where he arrived via a trade involving Dylan Cozens. He began his NHL career with the Ottawa Senators, who selected him 26th overall in the 2018 NHL Draft.
Key Details
- Waived by the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday
- Reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman
- Zero appearances for Detroit this season
- Drafted 26th overall in 2018 by Ottawa
What It Means
Placing Bernard-Docker on waivers allows any of the other 31 NHL teams the opportunity to claim the defenceman within a 24-hour window. If he clears waivers, the Red Wings gain roster flexibility regarding his assignment.
What's Next
Other NHL franchises have until Sunday to submit a waiver claim for Bernard-Docker.