"According to sources, Wild defenseman Cam Barker has just been placed on unconditional waivers.
While the Wild's not confirming yet, one would think this is for the purpose of buying him out. Technically, he could clear waivers Friday and things could go on as normal, but the first buyout deadline is today at 4 p.m. CT. So to buy him out, this would need to be enacted by the end of the day.
As I described on yesterday's blog, there are ways the Wild could drag this out another month. But by doing so, that would be unfair to Barker. If bought out now, Barker can become an unrestricted free agent Friday and find a new home. If the Wild drags this out another month, Barker can find himself in a tough spot to find a gig."
