The team had decided to place defenseman
Connor Mackey on waivers in hopes that he will clear and head to their AHL affiliate in Hartford. The 28-year-old who stands at six foot 2 and 201 pounds played for the Calgary Flames, Arizona Coyotes and Rangers pit last season; he spent 44 games with the Hartford Wolfpack. He scored two goals with nine assists for 11 points and had 82 penalty minutes.