Rafferty, 25, played his only game this season in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, registering one assist. Rafferty joined the Canucks in 2019 after signing as an undrafted free-agent. 

Columbus Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets have recalled forward Nathan Gerbe from the taxi squad and assigned forward Emil Bemstrom to the taxi squad.

Gerbe, 33, had four goals and 10 points in 30 games last season with Columbus. He has 62 goals and 148 points in 426 career NHL games split between the Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres.

Bemstrom has zero points in five games this season for the Blue Jackets. The 21-year-old had 10 goals and 20 points in 56 games last season, his first in the NHL.

Pierre-Luc Dubois is on the ice today to take part in the Blue Jackets' optional practice. He played just 3:55 in Thursday's overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. After appearing to give up on a puck battle in the offensive zone in the first period, Dubois did not play for the remainder of the game.

Columbus is back in action on Saturday night against the Lightning.

Waivers

Forward Jonathan Ang (Florida Panthers) has been placed on unconditional waivers as of 12 p.m. ET Friday.

Brandon Pirri (Chicago Blackhawks) cleared waivers from Thursday.