Flyers waive F Oskar Lindblom for purposes of buyout

The Philadelphia Flyers placed Oskar Lindblom on waivers Tuesday for the purposes of a buyout.

The Flyers are buying out the final season of the Swedish forward's contract, worth $3 million.

The team also announced a $100,000 donation in Lindblom's name to a local organization that supports families impacted by cancer.

Lindblom, who turns 26 next month, was diagnosed with the bone cancer Ewing's sarcoma in December 201