The Anaheim Ducks are indeed parting ways with defenseman Simon Despres.
In a statement posted on Twitter, general manager Bob Murray confirmed an earlier report stating Despres had been placed on waivers for the purpose of a buyout.
Murray wrote:
Simon Despres is a good hockey player and a good person. But, at this point, we feel it is the best interests of both Simon and the organization to part ways. We wish him the very best in the future.
Here are the financial implications of making this move at this time:
At 25 yrs old, this was Anaheim's last chance to buyout Despres at 1/3 ratio. Next season at a 2/3 ratio, the BO cap hits would've gone up. pic.twitter.com/TL5YXeUpjv
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) June 16, 2017
Despres was drafted 30th overall by Pittsburgh in 2009, and has been sidelined in recent seasons by a series of serious concussions.
Shortly after Murray's statement was released, Despres posted his own:
I'd like to thank the @AnaheimDucks for a wonderful 2 and a half years. I wish my teammates all the best moving forward #withoutwax
— Simon Despres (@Despres747) June 16, 2017
In 193 career NHL games, he's registered six goals and 37 assists.
