Former 1st Round Pick Has Been Placed On Waivers
A former 1st round pick is being placed on NHL waivers.
NHL Defenseman Placed On Waivers
The Los Angeles Kings have placed Defenseman Tobias Bjornfot on waivers, the team has announced. In a corresponding move, Brandt Clarke was recalled from the Kings AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.
Per the LA Kings press quote
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The LA Kings have recalled defenseman Brandt Clarke from the Ontario Reign, the Kings' primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). In addition, defenseman Tobias Bjornfot has been placed on waivers.
Bjornfot, 22, was a former first round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, selected 22nd Overall. Currently, Bjornfot has just one game with the Kings this season. Bjornfot signed a two-year contract extension with the Kings this past offseason, with an AAV of $775k.
Bjornfot has missed a large part of the season after sustaining an injury in the AHL while on loan from the Kings, being stretchered off the ice in a game against the Coachella Valley Firebirds back in November.
Called up from the American Hockey League is Brandt Clarke. The 20-year-old defenseman is currently leading the Reign in Points with 32 in 30 Games, leading all AHL defenders in points. Clarke was selected 8th Overall by the Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
| POLL | ||
3 JANVIER | 212 ANSWERS Former 1st Round Pick Has Been Placed On Waivers Will Bjornfot be claimed off Waivers? | ||
| Yes | 104 | 49.1 % |
| No | 108 | 50.9 % |
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