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waiver

1. the voluntary relinquishment, expressly or by implication, of some claim or right

2. the act or an instance of relinquishing a claim or right

3. a formal statement in writing of such relinquishment

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The assumption is Reed will clear waivers because any team claiming him could be on the hook for nearly $800,000 over the final seven games.

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At his age we didn't expect him to clear waivers, but the NHL is entering a difficult phase and has altered the threshold for sending contracted players down to the AHL.

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Johnson, Boston's leading preseason scorer with four goals, was the team's last roster cut on Sunday, but had to clear waivers before joining the P-Bruins.