Lasse Kukkonen Placed on Waivers

Lasse Kukkonen was placed on waivers this morning. The Flyers' defenseman is expected to be sent to the Phantoms if he clears waivers. The move is expected to clear over $800,000 off the Flyers' Salary Cap.

Kukkonen Placed on Waivers (CSNPhilly)

However, Kukkonen is expected to play tonight against Pittsburgh, and will be the Flyers' 4th line Center. He is eligible to play for the Flyers until he clears waivers.

The Flyers are still expected to hear back from free agent forward Brendan Shanahan, and the Kukkonen move is expected to hear some cap room in the event Shanahan decides to sign with the club.