Some Big Names on NHL Waivers Sunday

The NHL announced their waiver list for Sunday and it included some surprising names. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete was on the list, along with New Jersey Devils defenseman Sami Vatanen, and Detroit Red Wing Danny DeKeyser.

Mete, 22, has a $735k AAV and is RFA this summer; Vatanen, 29, has a $2M AAV and is UFA this summer;
DeKesyer, 31, has another year on his deal at $5M AAV https://t.co/0ef1qMCJNQ
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There's a very good chance both Vatanen and Mete get claimed. With Montreal, it could lead to an open roster spot and provide general manager Marc Bergevin with some more cap space to work with for another trade.

The Canadiens have been linked to Mike Hoffman of the St Louis Blues. Meanwhile Vatanen could potentially be claimed by the Colorado Avalanche, Winnipeg Jets or Edmonton Oilers.

Going to be an interesting 24 hours for fans across the league.