A veteran forward’s NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks ended abruptly after the team terminated his contract following his placement on unconditional waivers, where he went unclaimed. The move came just days after he was exposed in a trade deadline shuffle, leaving him without a team as his final season under contract began. With no other club stepping forward, his immediate future in professional hockey now remains uncertain. The decision reflects a broader trend of waiver moves reshaping rosters ahead of the new season.

The 35-year-old forward had his contract terminated by the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, one day after he was placed on unconditional waivers and went unclaimed. He had one season remaining on the ...