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Originally Posted by Canada 02

unless there is something new in the CBA, players to be bought out first must be placed on unconditional waivers.

An example of this is Chris Drury who had a NMC. He waived it so the Rangers could place him on waivers then buy him out

http://www.blueseatblogs.com/2011/06...ought-out-yet/

Not if they have a NMC. They can agree to first be put on waivers (which is what Drury must've done) but it's ultimately their choice:

11.8(b)

A no-move clause may prevent the involuntary relocation of a Player, whether by Trade, Loan or Waiver claim. A no-move clause, however, may not restrict the Club's buy-out and termination rights as set forth in this Agreement. Prior to exercising its Ordinary Course Buy-Out rights pursuant to Paragraph 13 of the SPC hereof, the Club shall, in writing in accordance with the notice provisions in Exhibit 3 hereof, provide the Player with the option of electing to be placed on Waivers. The Player will have twenty-four (24) hours from the time he receives such notice to accept or reject that option at his sole discretion, and shall so inform the Club in writing, in accordance with the notice provisions in Exhibit 3 hereof, within such twenty-four (24) hour period. If the Player does not timely accept or reject that option, it will be deemed rejected.