As NHL teams trim their rosters ahead of the 2026-27 season, five players hit the league waiver wire on Monday, according to reporting by Daily Faceoff. The Seattle Kraken placed forwards John Hayden, Logan Morrison, and Jon-Randall Avon alongside goaltender Victor Ostman on waivers, while the Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Derrick Pouliot on waivers, making all five athletes available to be claimed by the league’s 31 other clubs.
Seattle Kraken Waiver Cuts and AHL Production
John Hayden brings the most substantial National Hockey League experience of the group. Over his career, Hayden has suited up for five different NHL franchises, totaling 18 goals and 21 assists for 39 points in 272 games.
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Logan Morrison, 24, enters the waiver wire following a productive campaign with Coachella Valley where he registered 29 goals and 32 assists for 61 points in 68 games. His prior NHL experience is limited to four scoreless appearances for Seattle during the 2023-24 season. Fellow forward Jon-Randall Avon, 23, contributed 10 goals and 14 assists for 24 points in 45 games for the Firebirds last year.
In the crease, 25-year-old goaltender Victor Ostman made a single start for the Kraken last season, stopping 33 of 35 shots in a 2-0 defeat against the Colorado Avalanche in mid-April. Across 36 appearances with Coachella Valley, Ostman posted a 17-15-3 record accompanied by a .906 save percentage and a 2.81 goals-against average.
Chicago Blackhawks Defenseman Hits Waiver Wire
The 32-year-old blueliner produced two goals and 32 assists for 34 points in 68 AHL games last season, splitting time between the Hartford Wolf Pack—the New York Rangers affiliate—and the Rockford IceHogs, Chicago’s AHL affiliate.
Pouliot was originally selected eighth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Throughout his professional career, he has accumulated eight goals and 46 assists for 54 points in 226 NHL contests across seven different organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who placed players on waivers on Monday?
The Seattle Kraken and the Chicago Blackhawks placed a combined five players on waivers, according to Daily Faceoff reports.
Which player has the most NHL experience on the waiver wire?
John Hayden holds the most NHL experience among the group, having played 272 career games across five different franchises.
What are the team affiliations for the waived players?
The players include four from the Seattle Kraken system (John Hayden, Logan Morrison, Jon-Randall Avon, and Victor Ostman) and one from the Chicago Blackhawks organization (Derrick Pouliot).
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