Oilers Loose: Andreas Athanasiou, Matt Benning Placed on NHL Waivers – Former Edmonton Oilers on the Move

Andreas Athanasiou and Matt Benning, both former Edmonton Oilers, have been placed on waivers. Andreas Athanasiou, a forward for the Chicago Blackhawks, has appeared in five games this season without scoring any points. He was originally signed by the Blackhawks in 2023 for a two-year contract worth $4.25 million per season, but hasn’t had a significant impact due to a groin injury that limited him to just 28 games last season, where he managed two goals and nine points.

Matt Benning, a defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was acquired by the Maple Leafs in exchange for Timothy Liljegren on October 30, 2024. He has yet to play a game for the Maple Leafs, having appeared in seven games with the San Jose Sharks without registering any points.

Another player placed on waivers is Kaapo Kahkonen, the goalie for the Colorado Avalanche, who signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets this past summer. He was put on waivers after Eric Comrie won the backup position for the Jets[1][2][4].