What happened: Vancouver claimed Cameron Crotty off waivers on Tuesday. The defenseman was placed on waivers by the Minnesota Wild on Monday alongside forward Tyler Pitlick.

Why it matters: The claim bolsters Vancouver's blue-line depth after the organization reassigned defenseman Victor Mancini to the AHL. Ottawa was also reportedly hoping to acquire Crotty before Vancouver exercised waiver priority.

What to watch: Crotty joins Vancouver's active NHL roster, while Pitlick cleared waivers to stay in Minnesota's organization.