31.   Catcher Hector Ortiz cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma.

32.   Clemente is out of options and would have to clear waivers before being assigned to the minors.

33.   Defenseman Dave Manson, who was sent down before the Olympic break and cleared waivers, could be the odd man out.

34.   Defenseman Jaroslav Modry would have to clear waivers to be sent back to the minors.

35.   Even though the deadline is less than a week away, teams still can make trade players that have cleared waivers.

36.   Fortunately, the Rangers found out yesterday that he had cleared waivers and assigned him to the Oklahoma roster.

37.   Grahame does not have to clear waivers and would probably benefit from playing in the AHL rather than sitting behind Dafoe in the NHL.

38.   He cleared waivers and became a free agent after refusing a minor league assignment.

39.   He cleared waivers on Thursday.

40.   He cleared waivers Tuesday and his contract was outrighted to the Dukes.