Defenseman TJ Brodie has successfully cleared waivers as of Sunday, which provides the Chicago Blackhawks with the option to buy out his contract, according to confirmation obtained by Sportsnet.
Brodie, aged 35, signed a two-year agreement valued at $7.5 million with the Blackhawks during the free agency period last off-season.
Based on information from PuckPedia, the projected salary cap impact from a buyout of Brodie`s contract would be $3.23 million for the 2025-26 season, followed by a reduced charge of $258,000 in the 2026-27 season.
In the previous season, he participated in 54 games, recording two goals and a total of 10 points. He averaged 15 minutes and 37 seconds of ice time per game during this period.
Over his career spanning 15 seasons in the NHL, which included stints with the Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Blackhawks, the player from Chatham, Ontario, has scored 58 goals and accumulated 358 points across 962 professional games.
Teams are permitted to utilize the buyout option up until June 30.