Ville Husso, previously a key player for the St. Louis Blues, has been placed on waivers by the Detroit Red Wings as they seek to manage their roster amidst injuries to Christian Fischer and Jeff Petry.
With three goalies on the roster, including Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon, Husso's $4.75 million cap hit made him the odd man out. If unclaimed, he could be assigned to the AHL's Grand Rapids, allowing Detroit to fill a roster spot.
Husso's performance has declined with the Red Wings compared to his time with the Blues, where he had notable success, including a strong playoff presence.