A veteran National Hockey League enforcer is headed to the waiver wire.
ESPN insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that the Pittsburgh Penguins have made the decision to place 20-year-old Steve Oleksy on waivers after using him in just 9 games this season.
An undrafted defenseman Oleksy broke into the NHL with the Washington Capitals in the 2012-2013 season and has bounced around between the American Hockey League and the NHL since that time. Olesky made his name as a tough fighter with the Capitals AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, and it's that grit that has earned him time in the NHL.
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It's clear what he brings to the table so any teams claiming him would likely be those that feel their line ups are in need of a little more toughness.
