Another Top Star has been assigned to the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights after being claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights, according to *PuckPedia*. Lavoie has experienced quite a bit of movement recently, being shuffled between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas through waivers multiple times over the past week.
Initially, Lavoie was claimed off waivers by the Oilers on Wednesday, but he couldn’t be sent to their minor league affiliate immediately because another team had also put in a claim for him. However, when the Oilers waived him again on Thursday, only the Golden Knights placed a claim for the 23-year-old forward. As a result, Lavoie will now report to Vegas’ AHL team in Henderson.
Lavoie’s back-and-forth movement between teams reflects the complexities of the NHL waiver system. Teams looking to send a player down to the minors must expose them to waivers, which allows other teams the opportunity to claim the player before they are officially reassigned. The Oilers initially claimed Lavoie, but when he was waived again, the Golden Knights took the opportunity to add him to their organization.
Now with the Henderson Silver Knights, Lavoie will look to settle in and make an impact in the AHL. His frequent moves in the last week have made for a whirlwind experience, but being with the Golden Knights’ AHL affiliate offers him a chance to develop further and potentially earn a spot in the NHL in the future.
This move also highlights how NHL teams carefully navigate roster decisions, especially with younger players like Lavoie who still have potential to contribute at the professional level. Lavoie, known for his offensive skills, will aim to showcase his talent in Henderson and hopefully earn another shot at the NHL, whether with the Golden Knights or elsewhere down the line.
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