DETROIT, MICH -- After being placed on waivers yesterday, Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl has cleared waivers, and will report to Grand Rapids.
This has been something in making for quite some time now, general manager Ken Holland claims to have been trying to move Jakub Kindl for a draft pick, but teams would only make the trade if the Red Wings would take back a roster player. Holland wasn't ready to assume the salary for another contract, so they were left with the waiver option.
One thing to keep in mind is that Kindl clearing waivers could possibly make it EASIER to trade him now on a retained salary deal.