Although losing Middleton is a tough loss for the Wild, they are fortunate to have been able to claim Dermott off waivers from the Oilers.

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Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Pierre Engvall has been placed on waivers by the New York Islanders for the second time this season, as reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on Friday.