Carolina Hurricanes Claim Brandon Bussi

Florida Panthers Place Forward on Waivers, Lose Goalie

The Florida Panthers are finalizing their Opening Night roster, placing forward Jack Studnicka on waivers all while losing goalie Brandon Bussi to the Carolina Hurricanes. Bussi, 27, was signed this summer to replace Ken Appleby as the starter in Charlotte. Right now, that job could go to Cooper Black. Studnicka, 26, was placed on waivers on Sunday with the likelihood that he reports to Charlotte if he clears. It had looked like Studnicka would …

Daws, Heinola Among 43 Placed on Waivers, Bussi Claimed - 10/05/25 - The Hockey Writers NHL News Latest News, Analysis & More

With just over 24 hours until the rosters need to be submitted, the waiver wire on Oct. 5 was very active with 43 players being added.

Carolina Hurricanes Claim Brandon Bussi

The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed netminder Brandon Bussi off of waivers from the Florida Panthers, according to a team announcement. The Hurricanes also announced a corresponding move, placing goalie Cayden Primeau on waivers for the purposes of reassignment to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. At face value, this is something of a curious move, as the Hurricanes’ NHL tandem of Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov appears set in stone. It’s possibl…