The Avalanche announced today that the team has activated defenseman Adam Foote and forward Matt Hendricks from the injured reserve list. The Avalanche also announced today that the club has placed defenseman Kyle Cumiskey (foot) on IR (retroactive to Nov. 23) and placed defenseman Tom Preissing on waivers.

The Red Wings have claimed forward Drew Miller off waivers from the Lightning, according to an Associated Press report on Wednesday. Miller had no points and two penalty minutes with the Lightning in 14 games this season. A sixth-round draft pick for the Ducks in 2003, he has 15 points and 25 penalty minutes in 67 career NHL games.

Sabres forward Adam Mair has been placed on waivers, with the other NHL teams given until noon Tuesday to put a claim on him, according to an Associated Press report. Sabres GM Darcy Regier said the team has a glut of forwards with the addition of Tim Kennedy and Mike Grier, and he tried trading Mair but couldn?t find any takers.

The Capitals have placed Michael Nylander on waivers. Bob McKenzie of TSN announced the move on his Twitter page.