The Anaheim Ducks have added a depth forward, grabbing Jayson Megna off waivers from the Colorado Avalanche. Alex Galchenyuk, who was on waivers with him, has cleared according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Megna, 32, certainly didn’t seem like much of a target given the fact that he hasn’t scored a single point in 14 games this season, but the Ducks must see something they like in the veteran minor league forward. He comes with a league-minimum salary and 162 games of NHL experience, though it’s hard to believe he’ll be a regular in the Anaheim lineup.
It has been nearly six years since Megna scored a goal in the NHL, his last coming on February 9, 2017. During his stint with Colorado this season, he was averaging just over seven minutes a night and recorded six shots on goal.
Galchenyuk, meanwhile, can now be assigned to the minor leagues, though it is unclear if the Avalanche will do so after losing Nathan MacKinnon last night. The team is without nearly a dozen roster players, so might need to keep the veteran forward up for the time being.
Megna is perfect for the Ducks.
@NativeAmerican—As a journeyman pro, for veteran leadership, unless they decide to bury him in San Diego. Judging by the standings, Roy Sommer could use all the help he can get, as long as they aren’t at the limit for veteran contracts.
With his talent,the name on the back of his sweater is spelled B-E-D-A-R-D
He may prove to be better than his numbers. It is mighty hard to compete against the squad of players in Colorado.