The Carolina Hurricanes have bought out the remaining year of defenseman Frantisek Kaberle's contract.
Kaberle, 35, was slated to make $2.2 million in 2009-10, but will now collect two-thirds ($1,467,400) of that amount over the next two seasons.
"This move is part of our effort to restructure the Hurricanes' defense to become bigger and more physical," said Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford. "We thank Frank for his contributions to the Hurricanes, especially the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final in 2006."
The Kladno, Czech Republic, native has scored 29 goals, earned 164 assists (193 points) and accumulated 218 penalty minutes in 523 career NHL regular-season games with Los Angeles, Atlanta and Carolina.
The Kings originally drafted Kaberle in the third round, 76th overall, of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
