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Flyers’ defenseman Maxence Guenette has cleared NHL waivers on November 19, 2025, and is now being assigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. This follows his placement on waivers the previous day (November 18), after the Flyers acquired him from the Ottawa Senators in a trade for defenseman Dennis Gilbert on November 17.
- Trade Details: The Flyers sent 29-year-old D Dennis Gilbert to Ottawa in exchange for the 24-year-old Guenette, a restricted free agent they immediately signed to a one-year, two-way contract (exact terms not publicly detailed).
- Waiver Purpose: As part of the acquisition, Guenette was placed on waivers to allow his assignment to Lehigh Valley without further complications, given his professional status.
- Career Snapshot:
- NHL: 8 games (0 points) with Ottawa (debut: April 2023).
- AHL: 236 games, primarily with Belleville Senators, including 7 goals and 27 assists (34 points) in 58 games during the 2023-24 season.
- Draft: Selected by Ottawa in the 7th round (187th overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft.
- Outlook: Guenette, a right-shot defenseman with offensive upside, will bolster the Phantoms’ blue line during their 2025-26 campaign. He’s viewed as a depth prospect for Philadelphia’s rebuilding roster but could earn an NHL call-up if he performs well in the minors.
This is a low-risk move for the Flyers, adding youth and potential without immediate cap or roster pressure. No other teams claimed him off waivers, clearing the path for his immediate report to Lehigh Valley.
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