LOS ANGELES — The Sharks placed Paul Martin on waivers Monday, setting the table for an audition aimed at resuscitating the veteran defenseman’s career.
The news comes a day after Martin and the Sharks confirmed that he has approached the team seeking a trade after serving as a healthy scratch in seven-consecutive games since his return from a conditioning assignment with the AHL Barracuda on Dec. 27.
At this point, it appears as though Martin is open to playing with any team that might claim him off waivers, although his preference is to skate with a contender.