Pontus Aberg off waivers from Edmonton Oilers: Anaheim Ducks
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The Anaheim Ducks claimed left wing Pontus Aberg off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.
Aberg, 25, registered four goals and 12 assists last season while splitting time between Edmonton and the Nashville Predators.
The Predators' 2012 second-round pick has 18 points in 68 career NHL games. Aberg played in six Stanley Cup Final games for Nashville in 2017.
The Ducks had depth concerns at forward with right wing Corey Perry sidelined for five months after knee surgery. Veterans Patrick Eaves (shoulder) and Ryan Kesler (hip) are also recovering from injuries.
Anaheim opens the regular season Wednesday at San Jose.
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