Article is bunk, Chris Johnson needs to get a reliable source or read the CBA.
Summary of changes in the new CBA from NHLPA website:
http://cdn.agilitycms.com/nhlpacom/P...ms-1-10-13.pdf
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AllPlayersonaClub’sReserveList and Restricted Free Agent List will be exempt from the application of CBA 13.23 Waivers in the case of a mid -season signing.
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13.23 states:
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In the event a professional or former professional Player plays in a league outside North America after the start of the NHL Regular Season, other than on Loan from his Club, he may thereafter play in the NHL during that Playing Season (including Playoffs) only if he has first either cleared or been obtained via Waivers. For the balance of the Playing Season, any such Player who has been obtained via Waivers may be Traded or Loaned only after again clearing Waivers or through Waiver claim.
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O'Reilly doesn't have to go through waivers