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Oilers put Pouliot on waivers for buyout purposes

Benoit Pouliot

during the second period of Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on April 28, 2017 in Anaheim, California.

Sean M. Haffey

Benoit Pouliot’s time in Edmonton has come to an end.

The 30-year-old forward has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purposes of being bought out.

A buyout will mean a $1.33 million cap hit the next four seasons, as opposed to a $4 million cap hit the next two years if Pouliot remained on the roster.

The Oilers could use the cap space, what with Connor McDavid on the verge of signing a massive extension that will start in 2018-19, and Leon Draisaitl requiring an extension for next season.

Pouliot had just eight goals and six assists in 67 games last season.

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