The waiver wire is hectic this time of year as every team in the NHL is making difficult roster choices and having to part with young talent to make their rosters compliant. Sometimes teams are lucky and players sneak through as there are so many options available. Other times you lose a first-round pick like Noah Juulsen and it stings a fair bit.
This year, the Montreal Canadiens were the ones claiming someone off pre-season waivers. The club added 24-year-old goaltender Samuel Montembeault from the Florida Panthers, giving them another goalie with NHL experience.