from TSN,

Ilya Kovalchuk cleared unconditional waivers on Tuesday, allowing the Los Angeles Kings to terminate his contract and make him an unrestricted free agent.

The move ends a month-long standoff between the two sides, with Kovalchuk last appearing in a game on Nov. 9. The 36-year-old continued to skate and travel with the Kings before leaving the team on Monday.

According to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, Kovalchuk's agent J.P. Baryy will begin the process of meeting with teams on Tuesday afternoon.

Ilya Kovalchuk cleared unconditional waivers on Tuesday, allowing the Los Angeles Kings to terminate his contract and making him an unrestricted free agent.

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