The Philadelphia Flyers have moved defenseman Helge Grans to waivers, a standard procedural step that allows the team to clear roster space. With a full 23-man active lineup, the move creates an opportunity for Grans to be reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate if he goes unclaimed. The decision comes as Philadelphia currently carries eight defensemen on its roster, leaving limited room for adjustments. Waivers provide a brief window for other NHL teams to claim the player before the Flyers can send him down.

The Philadelphia Flyers have placed defenseman Helge Grans on waivers, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The Flyers have a full 23-man active roster, so placing Grans on waivers paves the way for the team to be able to reassign him to their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, if he clears. Philadelphia is carrying eight […]