Panthers claim former World Junior champion off waivers from Buffalo

Both players that were placed on the waiver wire on Tuesday have found new homes on Wednesday afternoon. First was Jake Leschyshyn, who was claimed by the Rangers from Vegas.

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Florida Panthers have claimed defenceman Casey Fitzgerald off waivers from the Buffalo Sabres.

Fitzgerald, 25, was a third round pick of the Buffalo Sabres in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. After four years at Boston College, he signed his entry-level contract and joined the Sabres' AHL affiliate in Rochester for the last couple weeks of the 2018-19 season.

In 23 games this season, the 2017 World Junior champion has three assists, four penalty minutes and is a minus-one.

The North Reading (Massachusetts) native could make his Florida Panthers debut on Thursday night against the Vegas Golden Knights.

FLA claims Fitzgerald— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 11, 2023

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