Report: Ducks waive Despres for purpose of buyout

The Anaheim Ducks are cutting ties with Simon Despres.

The 25-year-old was placed on waivers Friday for the purposes of a buyout, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Depres has four years remaining on his contract, carrying a $3.7-million annual cap hit. Should he clear waivers, Anaheim would proceed with a buyout.

Despres appeared in just one game in 2016-17, missing the remainder of the season with a concussion.

Per CapFriendly, the buyout would count against the salary cap for the next eight seasons, with next year's cap hit coming at the highest charge (about $1.26 million).