David Pagnotta: The New York Islanders have been trying to trade defenseman Thomas Hickey since last season. He has three years on his deal at a $2.5 million salary cap hit. There may not have been a trade worth taking out there, so he’s on waivers today.
May not be easy to increase Rask’s value
James O’Brien of NBC Sports: Minnesota Wild center Victor Rask may find himself as a healthy scratch to start the season. He may be 5th on the center depth chart and on the outside.