As the Calgary Flames return home from a lengthy road trip, they’ve made a move likely aimed to maximize their roster and salary cap flexibility. The club has placed forward Derek Ryan on waivers.
Derek Ryan (CGY) has been placed on waivers.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 2, 2021
Ryan carries a $3.125 million cap hit, which makes him unlikely to be claimed by another NHL club. The waiving is likely with a similar aim to his waiving in January: if he clears, he can be ferried to and from the taxi squad freely until he’s spent 30 days cumulatively on the NHL roster (at which point his waiver status resets).