Pair of ex-Maple Leafs end up on waivers

The NHL waiver wire has seen plenty of action in recent days, and this afternoon as no exception. Plenty of names have once again landed on waivers, including a pair of former Toronto Maple Leafs. 

Zach Aston-Reese was released by the Carolina Hurricanes, while Nicolas Aube-Kubel was released by the Washington Capitals. 

Last year with the Maple Leafs, Aston-Reese reached a career high of 10 goals in 77 games played. He also added a goal in six playoff games. Meanwhile, Aube-Kubel played six games with the Leafs last season; he'll forever be known for accidentally denting the Stanley Cup during the Colorado Avalanche on-ice celebration in 2022. 

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