With NHL training camps coming to a close, it is time to examine which players may be placed on waivers with the hope that their club can sneak them through and store them on the farm, or develop them further. But every year, valuable adds are made on the waiver wire, and this year offers some interesting cases.

One of the most successful waiver claims in recent memory came at this time last season as Florida waived eventual Cup champion goaltender Brandon Bussi. Carolina scooped up the journeyman AHL goalie and he performed unbelievably well, going 31-6-2 and recording the final three wins of the Hurricanes’ playoff run, including a shutout in the deciding Game 6.

While very few adds are the grand slam Bussi was, there may be a few players of interest to the Edmonton Oilers that could end up being waived within the next week.

Let’s dive into PuckPedia’s Waiver Watch page to look at some candidates.

More likely to be waived

Cole Reinhardt (LW) – Florida Panthers

In July 2025, Reinhardt signed a two-year deal with Vegas as a free agent and subsequently became a semi-regular roster player for the Golden Knights last season. After picking up three goals and seven points in........

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