Ducks claim Etem off waivers from Canucks

Emerson Etem is returning to the team that drafted him.

The forward has been claimed off waivers by the Anaheim Ducks from the Vancouver Canucks, the club announced Thursday.

Etem failed to crack the Canucks' opening-night roster and was placed on waivers for the purpose of being assigned to the AHL.

The 29th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Draft split last season between the Rangers and Canucks following three years with the Ducks. Altogether, he has appeared in 170 career games, recording 22 goals and 24 assists.