Hurricanes Claim Noah Philp Off Waivers, Oilers Trim Roster
Raleigh, NC – December 29, 2025 – The Carolina Hurricanes have bolstered their forward depth by claiming Noah Philp off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers, the team announced today. The move comes as NHL teams navigate the post-roster freeze period, resulting in several player transactions across the league.
Philp, a 27-year-old center, has registered two goals and one assist in 15 games played with the Oilers this season. Prior to this campaign, the Winnipeg, Manitoba native spent time with Edmonton, recording two assists in 15 games during the 2023-24 season. He has also demonstrated strong offensive capabilities in the american Hockey League (AHL), most recently with the Bakersfield Condors, where he tallied 19 goals and 35 points in 55 games.
The Hurricanes are acquiring a player on an expiring contract, as Philp is a pending unrestricted free agent with a current cap hit of $775,000. This provides Carolina with flexibility as they assess their roster needs for the remainder of the season and potential playoff run.
waiver Movement Across the League
Several other players cleared waivers following the lifting of the NHL’s roster freeze. Pittsburgh Penguins forward Danton Heinen,New York Islanders defenseman Ethan Bear,Toronto maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai,and Utah Mammoth defender Juuso Valimaki all went unclaimed.
Along with Philp’s departure, the Oilers have announced that forward David Tomasek has cleared unconditional waivers and his contract will be terminated. This move allows Edmonton to free up a roster spot and possibly explore other options as they continue to refine their team.
Analysis:
the Hurricanes’ acquisition of Philp represents a low-risk, potentially high-reward move. He offers depth at center and has shown the ability to score at the AHL level. For the Oilers, these moves signal a period of roster adjustment as they look to improve their team’s performance. The waiver claims and terminations are common occurrences following the roster freeze, as teams adjust to salary cap constraints and evaluate player performance.
Sources:
* https://www.nhl.com/ (Official NHL Website – for general facts and transaction confirmations)
* https://www.carolinahurricanes.com/ (Official Carolina Hurricanes Website – for team-specific announcements)
* https://www.edmontonoilers.com/ (Official Edmonton Oilers website – for team-specific announcements)
* Elite Prospects: https://www.eliteprospects.com/ (For player statistics and career information)
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