Justin Abdelkader: Waived for buyout

Abdelkader was designated for waivers Tuesday by Detroit for the purpose of buying out his contract.

Abdelkader had three years remaining on the seven-year, $29.75 million deal signed back in November of 2015. By buying out his contract, the Wings will save $2.4 million against this cap this season, which will drop to $1.9 million for the following two. If the 33-year-old signs with another club, he will bring plenty of experience having spent 13 seasons playing in the NHL (106 goals and 146 assists).