What Happened
According to reporting from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on Tuesday, Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary and defenceman Brayden Pachal successfully cleared league waivers. The transaction gives the Flames the roster flexibility to assign both players to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers. Zary is currently in the second season of a three-year contract with an annual value of $3.775 million. During the previous NHL campaign, Zary registered 25 points in 74 games, while Pachal collected seven points in 39 appearances for Calgary. The waiver action also involved several other players across the league, including New York Rangers defenceman Matthew Robertson clearing, alongside Columbus forward Mikael Pyythia and Tampa Bay forward Jansen Harkins being placed on waivers.
Key Details
- Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal cleared waivers on Tuesday.
- Transactions reported by Sportsnet analyst Elliotte Friedman.
- Zary is in year two of a deal paying $3.775 million annually.
- Pyythia and Harkins were placed on waivers by their respective clubs.
What It Means
Placing and clearing waivers for roster management is common during the NHL season. For the Flames, retaining Zary and Pachal while gaining assignment flexibility allows the front office to manage the active roster and provide playing time at the AHL level if needed.
What's Next
The Calgary Flames may choose to assign Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal to the AHL Calgary Wranglers or retain them on the active NHL roster.