Predators' Ribeiro clears waivers, assigned to AHL

Mike Ribeiro isn't in high demand.

The Nashville Predators center went unclaimed on waivers Saturday, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

The 36-year-old was then assigned to the Predators' AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, several hours later. Nashville also activated defenseman Roman Josi off injured reserve in a corresponding move.

Ribeiro was placed on the wire by the club Friday, after reportedly requesting a trade.

He hasn't played in the AHL since appearing in three games for the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2002-03. That team was coached by current Boston Bruins bench boss Claude Julien, as pointed out by The Tennessean's Adam Vingan.

Ribeiro is a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a cap hit of $3.5 million. He has 25 points in 46 games this season.