The Hurricanes have placed winger Alexander Semin on buyout waivers, the team announced Tuesday.

It's an expensive decision for a small-budget team, but Semin wasn't living up to his $7 million salary, scoring only six goals in 57 games last season.

As the first buyout window closes in the NHL offseason, three more players were put on unconditional waivers Sunday for purpose of buying them out, including two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Richards of the Kings.

Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau of the Canadiens, and Mark Fistric of the Ducks also were placed on unconditional waivers.

The deadline for the first buyout window is June 30.