Barring a major surprise, it appears that the Christian Ehrhoff era has come to a close with the Kings.
The 33-year-old defenseman who struggled to find his game this season cleared waivers on Thursday morning and will be assigned to the Kings’ American Hockey League affiliate in Ontario, Canada, according to Kings Coach Darryl Sutter.
Defenseman Kevin Gravel, a highly regarded prospect, and veteran goalie Peter Budaj, who were both with Ontario, have joined the Kings in New York. Official announcement of their recall should come later in the day.