The Ducks placed veteran defenseman Nick Jensen on waivers after he appeared in just three of Anaheim’s first 13 games. Signed to provide stability after major departures on the blue line, the 36-year-old has scored once and added an assist but hasn’t earned a regular role. If unclaimed, he could be assigned to AHL San Diego.

By the Numbers
  • Jensen has played in 3 of Anaheim’s 13 games this season.
  • He is averaging 15:20 per game, compared with a career average of 18:40.
  • His two-year contract is worth $4.5 million.
  • In 697 NHL games, he has 27 goals, 147 assists, 895 blocked shots and 723 hits.
Yes, But

Jensen is a right-shot defenseman, a position that can be in demand, and he has extensive NHL experience. But his limited role and uneven recent performance, along with another season remaining on his contract, could make teams reluctant to claim him.

What's Next

Teams have until 1 p.m. CT Sunday to claim Jensen. If he passes through waivers, Anaheim could send him to San Diego.

Bottom Line

Anaheim’s hoped-for veteran stabilizer has become a surplus defenseman; whether Jensen stays in the NHL now depends on another team seeing value in his experience and contract.