The Nashville Predators have placed Barret Jackman on waivers for the purpose of buying the last year of his contract.
Buyout waivers: Korpikoski (EDM), Carle (TB), Boll (CBJ), Seidenberg (BOS), Greene (LA), Jackman (NSH).
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 30, 2016
Jackman is due $2.0 million this season as he has one year left on his two-year contract he signed prior to the beginning of last season.
Barret Jackman (#Preds) buyout is $666,666 cap hit for 2 yrs. $1.333M savings in 2016.