Nikita Nesterenko News: Placed on waivers

Updated on January 6, 2026 at 11:56am

Anaheim waived Nesterenko on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Nesterenko is currently stuck in a 17-game goal drought during which he has recorded three assists, 20 shots and 33 hits while averaging 11:37 of ice time. Assuming the 24-year-old winger clears waivers, he will head down to AHL San Diego. The move to waive Nesterenko could result in increased minutes for Jansen Harkins.