According to Bob McKenzie, the Leafs placed Laich on waivers today. This might be a response to the comments he made yesterday to the Athletic where he said he wants to either be called up or given the chance to play in the NHL elsewhere. Article here: https://theathletic.com/39552/2017/02/20/brooks-laich-wants-in-on-leafs-plans-or-i-would-like-to-pursue-a-stanley-cup-somewhere-else/
So the Leafs are likely giving any team out there a chance to pick him up for free. The other interesting possibility is if this is the first step in having his contract mutually terminated. If Laich really does want to play in the NHL somewhere doing that and then signing a cheap deal with another team would be his best shot.
edit: Bobbo blatantly calling me out here:
So the Leafs are likely giving any team out there a chance to pick him up for free. The other interesting possibility is if this is the first step in having his contract mutually terminated. If Laich really does want to play in the NHL somewhere doing that and then signing a cheap deal with another team would be his best shot.
edit: Bobbo blatantly calling me out here:
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
BTW, Laich is NOT on unconditional waivers (which permits mutually agreed termination of contract). Regular waivers in this instance.