FILE - Dallas Stars' Ryan Suter (20) waits for play during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Dallas Stars on Friday, June 28, bought out the final year of veteran defenseman Ryan Suter’s contract after his disappointing playoffs. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
FILE - Philadelphia Flyers' Cam Atkinson during an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Philadelphia. The Dallas Stars on Friday, June 28, bought out the final year of veteran defenseman Ryan Suter’s contract after his disappointing playoffs. The Philadelphia Flyers are moving in the same direction with underproducing winger Cam Atkinson, putting him on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying him out. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)