Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop waives no-move clause for expansion draft

Ben Bishop has waived his no-move clause for the expansion draft, Dallas Morning News’ Matthew DeFranks reported Thursday.

Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill told the outlet that Bishop approached the team last month about it saying he felt it was in the best interest of the team.

“I just thought it was best for the team,” Bishop told the Dallas Morning News. “You can see the writing on the walls as far as what might happen. You’ve got Dobby being exposed. I think the Dallas Stars, we still have this window here where we’re trying to win the Stanley Cup. Just thought it was the best thing to do. We all agreed.”

Bishop didn’t play last season after undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus in October and the future of Bishop’s health is unclear.

“Still a long ways to go,” Bishop said. “With a little bit of uncertainty, we’ve still got to get to where I can play at an elite level. There’s still a process to be played out here.”

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