Utah Hockey Club puts defenseman Juuso Valimaki on waivers
The Utah Hockey Club has put defenseman Juuso Valimaki on waivers. The 26-year-old Finn has five points and 14 penalty minutes while averaging 16:33 of ice time in 43 games this season. He has one year left on his contract beyond this one at a salary cap hit of $2 million.
- This move highlights the fluidity of roster decisions in professional hockey, where players' performances can quickly become irrelevant due to the presence of healthier alternatives.
- Will Valimaki's waiver decision prompt the Utah Hockey Club to reevaluate its overall defensive strategy and potentially explore other options to bolster its blue line?