PHILADELPHIA — In advance of the 5 p.m. buyout deadline on Tuesday, the Flyers placed winger Oskar Lindblom on waivers for the purpose of buying out the remainder of his contract.
Lindblom, who turns 26 in August, was about to enter the final season of his three-year deal worth a $3 million average annual value. The Flyers will keep him on their payroll for the next two years, but at a reduced salary-cap hit of one-third of his remaining contract value.
In total, the Flyers will open up $3.33 million of cap space in 2022-23, giving them room to operate when free agency opens on Wednesday at noon. The Flyers now have about $3.5 million in cap room as they potentially prepare to make a run at Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau or other free agents.
