Breaking: Former Cup Champion placed on waivers just days before the deadline.

Two-time Cup winner on waivers.+

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Breaking: Former Cup Champion placed on waivers just days before the deadline.

Teams looking for some veteran experience at the deadline may be paying attention to what the Carolina Hurricanes are doing today,

A report from Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman has revealed that veteran forward Bryan Bickell has been medically cleared to play after appearing in just 7 games for the Hurricanes this season, but despite that the Hurricanes are not putting him back in the line up.

Instead the Hurricanes have placed Bickell on waivers with the intention of letting him get into game shape with some games at the American Hockey League level. It's extremely unlikely that with the cap hit of $4 million that Bickell carries he will be claimed, however team may inquire about his availability after the Hurricanes have made it clear he is healthy.

Of course any deal involving Bickel would be a gamble, and would require the Canes to retain salary. 

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