Arizona Coyotes place goalie Louis Domingue on waivers
Oct 29, 2017, 9:29 AM | Updated: 6:23 pm
Arizona Coyotes goalie Louis Domingue (35) reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Arizona Coyotes placed goaltender Louis Domingue on waivers Sunday, according to Arizona Sports’ Craig Morgan.
The Coyotes have placed goalie Louis Domingue on waivers. That didn't take long.
— Craig Morgan (@craigsmorgan) October 29, 2017
The move comes following a 4-3 loss — which left the Coyotes tied for an NHL record 11 straight losses to start the season — and a trade that brought another goalie to the team in Scott Wedgewood.
Arizona also recalled 22-year-old goalie Hunter Miska from AHL Tucson and placed starter Antti Raanta on IR.
Coyotes recall G Hunter Miska from Tucson, place G Antti Raanta on IR (retroactive) but he can come off any day; not ruled out for Monday.
— Craig Morgan (@craigsmorgan) October 29, 2017
Domingue played in seven games this season — starting five — for the Coyotes. In 194 shots against, Domingue surrendered 28 goals.
With Domingue’s departure, the remaining goalies on the roster are Miska, Raanta, who’s been battling an injury, and the newly-acquired Wedgewood.
But the latest decision could mean the return of starting goalie Raanta could come as early as Monday.
The decision to put Domingue on waivers likely signals that G Antti Raanta is ready to return. The Coyotes face the Flyers Monday in Philly.
— Craig Morgan (@craigsmorgan) October 29, 2017
Before joining the Coyotes, Wedgewood, 25, played in one game with the AHL’s Binghamton Devils this season. He allowed one goal. Last season, he played in four games for the New Jersey Devils, giving up five goals for a .957 save percentage.
If Domingue clears waivers, he’ll be eligible for the AHL.
