According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, forwards Zack Smith (CHI) and Marko Dano (WIN) have been placed on waivers.
Smith, 32, made his Blackhawks debut last season after spending the previous nine seasons with the Ottawa Senators. In 50 games last season, he posted four goals and seven helpers. While he has had a great career, his skills have diminished the last few seasons. That, factored in with his $3.25 million cap hit, make this move non-surprising. To this point, he has played in 662 NHL games, posting 98 goals and 204 points.
Dano, 26, has bounced around multiple organizations since being taken 27th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Last season saw him spend the majority of his time in the AHL with the Cleveland Monsters. In 46 games with them, he accumulated four goals and 19 points. He also suited up for three games with the Blue Jackets but was held without a point. In 141 total career games, which have included stints with the Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, and the Colorado Avalanche, he has 45 points.
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