Jaromir Jagr cleared waivers and has been assigned to HC Kladno of the Czech 1 Liga in the Czech Republic, the Flames announced Monday.

"Jaromir's career speaks for itself," Flames GM Brad Treliving said in a news release. "He is a legend in our sport and we are very appreciative that he selected Calgary to pursue his career in the NHL. Regretfully, with a late start to his season combined with nagging injuries, he wasn't in a position to perform at the level both he and our team had hoped.

"During his short time in Calgary, Jaromir demonstrated tremendous leadership and professionalism, especially with our young players. We thank him for his contributions to our group both on and off the ice."

Future Hall of Famer Jaromir Jagr was placed on waivers by the Calgary Flames on Sunday.

Jagr, 45, was limited to 22 games this season due to injury after signing with Calgary in October 2017. He has one goal and six assists and last played on Dec. 31.

The Blue Jackets have claimed veteran forward Jussi Jokinen off waivers from the Kings, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today.

Jokinen, 34, has registered 187 goals and 365 assists for 552 points, including 63 power play goals, and 371 penalty minutes in 923 career NHL games with the Kings, Oilers, Panthers, Penguins, Hurricanes, Lightning and Stars. 

“Jussi Jokinen is a player we know very well. He can line up at center or either wing, is good in the faceoff circle and can play on the power play and kill penalties,” said Kekalainen. “He has been a very good player in the National Hockey League for many years and we believe he will add great experience and versatility to our lineup.”

The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Paul Martin on waivers, the Associated Press reported, citing a person with direct knowledge of the decision.

An ankle injury and illness have limited Martin to three games this season and none since Dec. 7. The 36-year-old did not register a point in any of those games.

The Ducks claimed forward J.T. Brown off waivers from the Lightning on Sunday.

Brown became the the only NHL player to protest during the national anthem on Oct. 7 in the Lightning's game against the Panthers; he raised his right fist during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner.

The Chicago Blackhawks on Monday waived veteran defenseman Cody Franson.

The Blackhawks had been carrying eight defensemen. The emergence of Jordan Oesterle, 25, as a top-pairing partner of Duncan Keith as well as the improved play of third-pairing defenders Gustav Forsling and Jan Rutta made Franson expendable.

But it was seen as a curious move as Franson, 30, met the expectations that were placed on him after joining the Blackhawks on a professional tryout contract in the preseason.