According to CapFriendly, the Anaheim Ducks have placed defenseman Korbinian Holzer on waivers, a move that will likely be followed by an assignment to the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. Holzer is actually eligible for the AHL playoffs since he was in the minor leagues at the time of the NHL trade deadline.
Holzer was signed to a two-year extension last summer, but played just 16 games for the Ducks this season. Used to being the extra player stuck in the press box at this point, Holzer has just 135 NHL games under his belt despite making his debut back in 2010-11.
The Gulls are trying to secure the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, and with two games left this weekend Holzer could be quite the addition. Though he’s never been much of an offensive player, he does come with plenty of experience and can play at a high level in the minor leagues. Since he wasn’t likely getting any playing time for the Ducks this postseason, this might be the best thing for the organization.
It’s unlikely that he would be claimed at this point in the year, especially since he had already cleared earlier.