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Waivers Calculator

  • When a player is reassigned from the NHL to the AHL, they must pass through waivers (unless exempt). Waivers allow any of the other teams to claim the rights of the player
  • This tool determines when a player will no-longer be waiver exempt
  • Age is defined by the following:
    • If a player turns 18 between January 1 and September 15 on the year of the entry draft, they are considered 18
    • If a player turns 19 before December 31 of the year on the calendar year of the entry draft, they are considered 19
    • If a player turns 20 before December 31 of the year on the calendar year of the entry draft, they are considered 20, and so on
  • For seasons where the player is 20 years of age or older, seasons only count if the player has accrued 1 professional game.
  • The Waivers FAQ provides a full explanation of the waivers process
  • The Waivers History provides a history of waivers placements, claims, and clears

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Alexei Melnichuk Waivers Details

Exemption Determination
  • Covid Roster Freeze Player: No
  • 2020-21 Games Played Prorated Player: Yes
  • Waivers signing age: 22
    • Position: Goaltender
      • Seasons Exempt: 4
      • NHL Games Played Exempt: 55
  • First pro-game season age: 22
    • First pro-game season: 2020-21
SEASONSNHL GAMES PLAYED
REQUIRED455
COMPLETED2
1. 2020-21
2. 2021-22
3
2020-21: 3
2021-22: 0
REMAINING
2
Estimated waivers required beginning: 2025-26
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