Kevin Bieksa to waive NMC
An alternate wish would be for Kevin Bieksa to reincarnate as Scott Niedermayer for the second half of the season.
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It is remarkable for a 35-year-old defenseman to log top-4 minutes amongst a fairly young defense corps but his aggressive playing style has had a toll on his body after 700+ contests, often slowing down his blueline partner in large part to his inability to keep up with the pace of an NHL game.
With the Vegas Golden Knights scheduled to begin play during the 2017-18 season, Bieksa waiving his no-movement clause would not only allow Anaheim to protect their young core from falling apart due to the upcoming expansion draft but to provide some relief with the cap.