BOSTON, MA - APRIL 4: Jake Dotchin #59 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts to an injury during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on April 4, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Report: Lightning place Jake Dotchin on waivers to terminate contract

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Jake Dotchin's training camp with the Tampa Bay Lightning is over before it even began.

The Bolts placed the defenseman on waivers Thursday to terminate his contract, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. The team is calling it a "material breach of contract," Friedman added.

Jake Dotchin’s agent said they “respectfully disagree” with #TBLightning decision to pursue termination of contract. Will look at options available in CBA to appeal/fight this. Dotchin was put on unconditional waivers today after “material breach.” Has one year left on his deal.
— Joe Smith (@JoeSmithTB) September 14, 2018

In 83 career games with the Lightning, Dotchin picked up just three goals and 22 points. It may not take him long to find a new home because of his age (24), size (6-foot-3, 210 pounds), and right-handedness.