Philadelphia Flyers Reportedly About to Make a Surprise Signing Off The Waiver Wire

In a surprising development within the NHL, reports from Chris Johnston of TSN indicate that the Calgary Flames have placed defenseman Jordan Oesterle on waivers. Oesterle, who recently donned the Flames jersey after concluding a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings, has primarily fulfilled the role of the team's seventh defenseman this season.

Across the four games he's participated in this season, Oesterle has averaged just over 14 minutes per game. While it's not highly probable that Oesterle will be claimed off waivers in the next 24 hours, reports indicate that three teams, including the Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, and San Jose Sharks, have expressed interest in the defenseman.

Oesterle's affordable cap hit makes him an attractive prospect for these teams in need of short-term defensive support.

Should another team claim Oesterle, it's not expected to lead to a significant alteration in his role.

Nevertheless, this move holds significance for the Flames as they strive to free up $925K in cap space, leaving them with only $295K after utilizing LTIR. Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Danny Briere may be considering this opportunity for a surprise signing to enhance his team's defensive depth.