Oskar Lindblom was placed on waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday for the purposes of buying out the final year of his contract.
Oskar Lindblom #23 of the Philadelphia Flyers
The 25-year-old forward has one year remaining on the three-year, $9 million contract ($3 million average annual value) he signed July 22, 2020.
If he goes unclaimed, Lindblom will be an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.
Lindblom was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a form of bone cancer, on Dec. 10, 2019. He missed the remainder of the regular season but returned to play two games against the New York Islanders during the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
In 2020-21, he had 14 points (eight goals, six assists) in 50 games and was voted winner of the Masterton Trophy as the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
Lindblom had 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 79 games this season.
“This was a very difficult decision to make and one that we spent a lot of time examining,” Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher said Tuesday. “No one can question the desire, will and strength to overcome all that Oskar has been through off the ice in order to return to the game he loves. Further, Oskar’s commitment to his teammates and impact in our room has been immeasurable. He is truly an inspiration to us all and he will always remain a special part of the Philadelphia Flyers family. We wish him all the best as he continues his NHL career.”
Philadelphia announced that Flyers Charities will make a $100,000 donation in Lindblom’s name to an area organization that supports families impacted by cancer.
Selected by the Flyers in the fifth round (No. 138) of the 2014 NHL Draft, Lindblom has 97 points (50 goals, 47 assists) in 263 regular-season games and no points in six playoff games.
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