Flames place Brouwer on waivers for purpose of buyout

The Calgary Flames have placed winger Troy Brouwer on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout, the team announced Thursday.

Brouwer joined the Flames via free agency in 2016, inking a four-year, $18-million contract. Buying him out means he'll cost Calgary $1.5 million in each of the next four seasons, according to Cap Friendly.

The 32-year-old struggled mightily in his tenure with the Flames, registering just 47 points in 150 games.

Clearing Brouwer's salary creates extra space for the Flames to sign restricted free agent Noah Hanifin to an extension, as he's the lone player on the roster without a contract for next season.