The Vancouver Canucks claim goaltender Leevi Merilainen off waivers from the Ottawa Senators. The move gives Merilainen an opportunity with Vancouver after the Senators put him on waivers.
Ottawa’s decision follows a recent start in which Merilainen allows six goals on 27 shots in a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, according to one report. The waiver process allows other NHL teams to claim a player’s contract, and Vancouver uses that option.
Both outlets report the core development: Vancouver takes Merilainen off Ottawa’s waivers on Friday. Differences in the coverage are limited, with one source also providing recent performance context, while the other article focuses on the waiver claim itself.
