Over 100 NHL players, including Corey Perry, hit the waiver wire on historic day

According to several online sources, more than 100 NHL players have been placed on waivers as NHL teams whittle their rosters down for opening day on Wednesday.

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We’re looking at 100+ players that will be posted on the NHL waiver wire in about 90 minutes.

Few teams have made cuts to this point and anyone you want to re-assign to the AHL or Taxi Squad needs to hit waivers today. Could be the biggest waiver day in league history.
— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) January 11, 2021

VAN announces six players on waivers, including Sven Baertschi & Loui Eriksson
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 11, 2021

Waivers: Michael Frolik (MTL) Corey Perry (MTL)
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) January 11, 2021

Khaira (EDM) on waivers
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 11, 2021

Kylington (CAL) on waivers
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 11, 2021

Tyler Johnson and Luke Schenn are among those placed on waivers by Tampa.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 11, 2021

Mathieu Perreault has been placed on waivers by Winnipeg.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 11, 2021

Kenny Agostino, Travis Boyd, Adam Brooks, Martin Marincin and Calle Rosen have been placed on waivers by Toronto.

Aaron Dell, notably, was not. So the #leafs are still carrying three goalies on the active roster.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 11, 2021

Waivers: Jake Gardiner (CAR), James Reimer (CAR)
— Renaud Lavoie (@mrgrozz) January 11, 2021

Some of the most prominent players included in today's historic waiver wire include:

Corey Perry, Michael Frolik, Loui Eriksson, Sven Baertschi, Jake Gardiner, James Reimer, Juhjar Khaira, Tyler Johnson, Luke Schenn, Mathiew Perreault... honestly too many to list.

Stand by for more official reports.