I mean one of the main reason they are there is because of Hronek who is on the Canucks now and we are probably lower than we should be because demko was injured for like half the season. So it's not really that accurate of a picture.
I believe you don't lose waiver position if you claim some one. But after November 1st waiver position will be based on your current standings. Unless he can kill penalties I highly doubt he would be replace them more like podkolzin would be the odd man out.