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Bryzgalov clears waivers, Ducks recall LaBarbera

Anaheim Ducks v San Jose Sharks

Anaheim Ducks v San Jose Sharks

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Ilya Bryzgalov cleared waivers on Monday -- to nobody’s surprise -- and, shortly thereafter, the Ducks moved quickly and replaced him on the active roster recalling veteran Jason LaBarbera from AHL Norfolk.

For Bryzgalov, this could be the end of his NHL activity for the season. Signed to a one-year, $2.88 million deal -- which is a fairly big price tag, given he’s only played eight games for the Ducks -- the 34-year-old netminder could report to AHL Norfolk, though it remains unclear if he’ll accept a move to the minors.

Update: Bryzgalov cleared waivers. Exec VP/GM Bob Murray will discuss his status with Bryzgalov’s camp today to determine next steps.

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For Anaheim, the move gives them three goalies at the NHL level. LaBarbera joins John Gibson and Frederik Andersen -- who’s close to returning from injury -- and it sound as though Gibson will start and LaBarbera will back up tonight when the Ducks take on Detroit.