The Islanders parted ways with Shawn Bates on Friday, placing the center on waivers with the intention of buying out the final year on his contract, as reported by Yahoo.com. Bates has spent parts of the last six seasons with the Islanders, collecting 58 goals and 112 assists in 330 games.

The Anaheim Ducks have placed Todd Bertuzzi on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract. If Bertuzzi is not claimed, he will clear waivers tomorrow morning (June 28) at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. ?Todd Bertuzzi is a quality person who we believe can still play at the NHL level,? said Executive Vice President/General Manager Brian Burke. ?Unfortunately, we are handcuffed by our salary cap situation. We thank him for his efforts last year and wish him the best of luck in the future.?

The Maple Leafs have placed forward Kyle Wellwood and goalie Andrew Raycroft on waivers, according to The Associated Press.

Senators' goalie Ray Emery cleared waivers on Monday, becoming an unrestricted free agent after being bought out by the team, as reported by the Associated Press. Emery was owed $6.75M over the next two seasons.

Ray Emery was placed on waivers Friday by the Senators, who intend to buy out the goalie?s contract if he isn?t claimed by another team within the next two days, according to an Associated Press report. Speaking before the NHL draft in Ottawa, Senators GM Bryan Murray said he had grown tired of the distractions caused by Emery last season and wanted to ?clean the slate? after hiring new Coach Craig Hartsburg last week.