Niko Huuhtanen News: Put on waivers Tuesday

Huuhtanen was placed on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of having his contract terminated, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Huuhtanen accounted for three helpers, 10 PIM and a plus-1 over five outings with AHL Syracuse in 2025-26, and he also suited up once for ECHL Orlando. The 2021 seventh-round selection has never appeared in an NHL game.