A person with direct knowledge of the moves tells The Associated Press that Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Carle and Boston Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg are among the players on buyout waivers.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Thursday because the teams didn't announce their decisions.
Nashville Predators defenseman Barrett Jackman, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Greene, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jared Boll and Edmonton Oilers forward Lauri Korpikoski are the others,
The person also said Predators forward Eric Nystrom cleared buyout waivers. The Calgary Flames announced Mason Raymond cleared waivers and will be bought out.
The Carle buyout saves the Lightning $3.67 million in cap space for the next two seasons, while the Seidenberg buyout saves the Bruins $2.83 million next season.
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