Former first-round pick on waivers could catch Kent Hughes' attention

The move comes with a clear intention: to send him to Utica in the American Hockey League. As long as he is not claimed, he remains in the usual waiver grey area. It is the kind of decision that gets people talking, because things can move quickly.

In New Jersey, Cholowski played 15 games this season and recorded one assist. On paper, it looks like a depth move, not a major headline. But waivers do not need a big name to make noise.

The Florida Panthers also placed Noah Gregor on waivers following their loss to the Habs last night.

At 27 years old, the defenseman already has solid NHL experience. He has totaled 171 career games, with 13 goals and 28 assists for 41 points. His path includes the Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals, Seattle Kraken, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils.

It is also worth remembering that he was a first-round pick, 20th overall, in the 2016 draft. Last summer, he signed a one-year, one-way contract worth $775,000. In a league where every dollar matters, that detail always finds its way back into the discussion.

For Montreal Canadiens fans, this is above all a reminder: waivers remain a parallel market that can change an organization in a single day.

And when Utica is involved, it brings a smile to people on the North Shore, because the Comets cross paths with the Laval Rocket more often than one might think. In short, even a «simple» waiver move can spark interest.

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