Daniil Miromanov Waivers Analysis: Advanced Stats, Team Fits & Claim Outlook | October 20, 2025

The Calgary Flames placed Daniil Miromanov on waivers Monday, October 20, 2025 for the purpose of sending him down the AHL Calgary Wranglers.

Right-shot defensemen are coveted in the NHL, and one has hit the open market as the Flames waived Daniil Miromanov on Monday. The 28-year-old blueliner has played six seasons in the NHL, registering 7 goals and 23 points in 94 games. He has appeared in one game this season, going pointless in 17:49 of ice time.

Quick Facts

Why He Was Waived: The emergence of top prospect Zayne Parekh on the blueline left the Calgary Flames knocked Miromanov down to 8th on the depth chart. With forward Martin Pospisil on the verge of returning from injury, the Flames need to clear a roster spot.

PuckLuck WAR Score Card

Quick Analysis: Miromanov rates as an average NHL defenseman, slightly above replacement level and serviceable on a bottom pair. His special teams contributions haven't amounted to much, which limits his demand to be in the lineup on an everyday basis.

Player Type Sliders

What This Means: Though he can contribute on offense with his shot, Miromanov is a defensively-focused, complementary piece to the blueline. He gets involved physically, but is not much of an aggressor.

Player Attributes Breakdown

Key Insight: Besides his shooting ability, Miromanov will pair well with a defensive driver and eat a lot of shots.

Similar Players

Miromanov's profile most closely resembles:

1. Colin Miller: Both reliable bottom-pair defenders with good shots

2. John Klingberg: More willing shot blocker than Klingberg, similar shooting success

3. Cody Ceci: Similar defender, Ceci more physical

Contract & Cap Implications:

Cap Hit: $1,250,000

Years Remaining: 1 ( until UFA status)

Source: PuckPedia

Miromanov isn't an expensive claim, counting on the books for just over $1 million. Any team interested in his services should be able to make him fit under the cap.

Teams to Watch

Highest Claim Probability

1. Seattle Kraken: Injuries to Brandon Montour, Ryan Lindgren, and Ryker Evans have depleted their defense in the short term

2. Buffalo Sabres: Injuries with potential term to Michael Kesselring and Jacob Bryson

3. Carolina Hurricanes: Shayne Gostisbehere day-to-day and Jaccob Slavin still recovering

Dark Horses

1. Florida Panthers: Just claimed Donovan Sebrango, may see Miromanov as better solution

2. Vegas Golden Knights: Former team, familiar with player, concerns about Noah Hanifin's health, Alex Pietrangelo out long term

The Waivers Verdict on Daniil Miromanov

Daniil Miromanov is a good enough player over a decent enough sample size to draw considerable interest from other NHL teams looking for depth on the blueline. With the number of injuries to key defensemen early in the season, expect Miromanov to be claimed once the 24-hour window expires.

Current NHL Waiver Order

1. San Jose Sharks

2. Chicago Blackhawks

3. Nashville Predators

4. Philadelphia Flyers

5. Boston Bruins

6. Seattle Kraken

7. Buffalo Sabres

8. Anaheim Ducks

9. Pittsburgh Penguins

10. New York Islanders

11. New York Rangers

12. Detroit Red Wings

13. Columbus Blue Jackets

14. Utah Mammoth

15. Vancouver Canucks

16. Montreal Canadiens

17. New Jersey Devils

18. Calgary Flames

19. St. Louis Blues

20. Minnesota Wild

21. Ottawa Senators

22. Colorado Avalanche

23. Tampa Bay Lightning

24. Los Angeles Kings

25. Toronto Maple Leafs

26. Vegas Golden Knights

27. Washington Capitals

28. Winnipeg Jets

29. Carolina Hurricanes

30. Dallas Stars

31. Edmonton Oilers

32. Florida Panthers