Canucks make a waiver claim today

Cameron Crotty is getting another opportunity to establish himself in the NHL after being claimed off waivers by the Vancouver Canucks from the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old Ottawa native was originally selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft. A 6-foot-3, right-shot defenceman, Crotty spent three seasons playing NCAA hockey at Boston University before beginning his professional career in the Coyotes organization.

Crotty made his NHL debut with Arizona during the 2023-24 season, eventually appearing in one game with the club. He subsequently spent time with the Minnesota Wild organization before signing a two-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

He appeared in seven NHL games with Ottawa before being claimed by Minnesota on October 29, 2026. After failing to get into the lineup with the Wild, he was placed back on waivers Monday.

Now, Vancouver has decided to take a chance on the veteran defenceman. Crotty has recorded one assist in 11 career NHL appearances, along with 59 points in 332 AHL games. He'll provide the Canucks with another option on the blue line as they look to stabilize their defensive group.