Gelinas was placed on unconditional waivers by Carolina on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Assuming he clears waivers, Gelinas will be a free agent. The 30-year-old blueliner hasn't appeared in an NHL game since the 2016-17 campaign.
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Hurricanes' Eric Gelinas: Signs with Carolina
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Gelinas signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes on Sunday.
Gelinas could make as much as $750,000 if he can stick at the NHL level. That seems unlikely, though, as the veteran defenseman last played in the NHL back in 2016-17 with Colorado.
