Huge surprise : a former 17th overall pick has been placed on waivers
Big surprise on the National Hockey League waivers today, as Barry Trotz has had enough of defenseman Dante Fabbro.
Formerly the 17th overall pick in the 2016 draft, Fabbro has failed to establish himself this season, playing in just six of the Predators' 14 games and averaging 13:06 of ice time, a significant drop from past seasons.
His current contract, worth $2.5 million, expires this summer, when he becomes an unrestricted free agent.
A team could see him as a low-risk, potentially valuable addition to their defensive corps.
In particular, the Montreal Canadiens, who are a high priority, could be tempted to claim him.
While the Predators no longer consider him in their plans, Fabbro still has the makings of a second-pairing defenseman capable of contributing.
The next few hours will be crucial to determine if this bet could interest a team looking for reinforcements.
In 315 career NHL games, he has collected 72 points, including 16 goals.
More details to come.
| POLL | ||
Do you think he will be claimed? | ||
| Yes | 102 | 73.4 % |
| No | 37 | 26.6 % |
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