Hockey Trade Rumors

1) Matt Keator, agent for Chris Higgins, says VAN has granted him permission to talk to other teams. "We will work together on this."

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 10, 2016

Chris Higgins will be placed on waivers tomorrow. If no team claims him by noon Wednesday, he will report to Utica.

— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) January 12, 2016