Former Buffalo Sabres Defenseman Waived By Red Wings

This former Sabres defenseman has been placed on waivers by the Red Wings.

By Michael DeRosa · Yahoo Sports

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 7:56 PM

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The Detroit Red Wings placed former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker on waivers.
Bernard-Docker was waived on Saturday without having played a game for Detroit this season.
As a result of the waiver placement, Detroit risks losing the former first-round pick for nothing.

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The Detroit Red Wings placed defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker on waivers on Saturday. The move leaves the former Buffalo Sabres blueliner available to be claimed by any other NHL team. Bernard-Docker had not appeared in a single game for Detroit this season prior to the transaction.

Bernard-Docker, a former first-round draft pick, now leaves the Red Wings facing the risk of losing him for nothing. The transaction came amid a flurry of roster developments for Detroit, which included lineup adjustments and ongoing contract negotiations with other players.

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