What happened: PuckPedia listed Marc-Andre Gaudet on waivers Sunday. The move starts the claim window before any lower-level assignment can go through.

Why it matters: Waiver decisions help shape the final roster picture as clubs work through preseason cuts. If Gaudet is claimed, he changes organizations immediately; if he clears, he can remain in the same system on a different assignment.

What to watch: The next move is whether a claim comes in before the waiver period expires. That outcome will decide if Gaudet changes teams or stays put within the organization.