Three NHL players have been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination on Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet (@FriedgeHNIC).
The players involved in the transaction are forward Ryan McAllister of the Florida Panthers, goaltender Filip Larsson of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and defenseman Samuel Johannesson of the St. Louis Blues. Placing a player on unconditional waivers for this purpose typically indicates a mutual agreement between the club and the player to dissolve the remaining portion of their contract.
Ryan McAllister joined the Panthers organization as an undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan University. Filip Larsson, a former draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings, had recently signed with the Penguins after a strong stint in Europe. Samuel Johannesson was originally a sixth-round selection in the 2020 NHL Draft and was under contract with the Blues. Once these players clear the 24-hour waiver period, they will become unrestricted free agents, often allowing them to pursue professional opportunities in European leagues.
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