What happened: The Vancouver Canucks placed forward Aatu Raty on waivers with the intention of assigning him to the American Hockey League. Raty arrived in Vancouver as part of the deal that sent Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders.

Why it matters: The move marks a turn for a player once viewed as central to the Horvat deal. Horvat now serves as Islanders captain while Raty has struggled to hold a full-time role in Vancouver.

What to watch: Other clubs can claim Raty before the waiver window closes. If he clears, Vancouver can proceed with the assignment.