Three NHL Players Placed on Waivers for December 18
Three NHL players have been placed on waivers as of December 18. This move opens up opportunities for the other 31 teams to claim these players. The affected players are Dryden Hunt from the Calgary Flames, Ben Jones from the Minnesota Wild, and Egor Zamula of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Player Details
If these players clear the waiver process, they could be assigned to their respective American Hockey League (AHL) teams. Here are the individual profiles:
Dryden Hunt – Calgary Flames
- Current Team: Calgary Flames
- Previous Team: Calgary Wranglers (AHL)
- Ice Time: Averaging 10:37 minutes per game
- Goals and Assists: Five goals and 13 assists in 16 AHL games
Hunt has been shuffled between the Flames and the Wranglers, appearing in several games this season without scoring.
Ben Jones – Minnesota Wild
- Current Team: Minnesota Wild
- Ice Time: Averaging 8:46 minutes per game
- Game Record: No points in 19 appearances
- Plus/Minus Rating: -5
Jones has had limited opportunities on the ice this season and has thus far failed to register any points in 47 NHL games.
Egor Zamula – Philadelphia Flyers
- Current Team: Philadelphia Flyers
- Last Game Appearance: December 7, against the Colorado Avalanche
- Ice Time: Averaging 14 minutes per game
- Stat Line: One assist in 13 games; overall +4 in plus/minus ratings
Zamula, who was a steady presence early in the season, has been a healthy scratch frequently in recent months. He has accumulated a total of 41 points (eight goals and 33 assists) over 168 NHL games.
What’s Next?
As the waiver process unfolds, these players face uncertain futures. If claimed or if they clear waivers, they may see action in the AHL as they seek to revitalize their careers and improve their statistics for the remainder of the season.
