Nicolas Aube-Kubel’s Waiver Status
Nicolas Aube-Kubel, a former player for the Philadelphia Flyers, has recently been placed on waivers by the Minnesota Wild, opening the door for any interested teams to acquire him. Back in July, Aube-Kubel signed a one-year, two-way contract with Minnesota during the free agency period.
Previous Season Performance
His previous season was a challenging one; he managed only one goal and one assist, along with 19 penalty minutes, 40 hits, and a minus-5 rating across 22 games that saw him split time between the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers.
Career Overview
The forward, who stands 6 feet tall, was originally drafted by the Flyers as the 48th pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with Philadelphia and played for the team from the 2018-19 season through the 2021-22 season. During his tenure, Aube-Kubel tallied 10 goals and 18 assists for a total of 28 points, in addition to racking up 69 penalty minutes and delivering 233 hits over 102 games, while holding a minus-4 rating.
Stanley Cup Victory and Recent Moves
His career took an upward turn when he was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Avalanche midway through the 2021-22 season, a move that ultimately led to him winning the Stanley Cup in his very first season with the team. Following his impactful experience with the Avalanche, Aube-Kubel has seen time with various NHL teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals, prior to his recent stint with the Sabres and Rangers, and now the Wild.
Future Prospects
As he enters waivers once again, it remains to be seen whether another NHL team will take a chance on him or if he will clear the process without being picked up.
