The Buyout Thread

[The Q stache]

What the wha? Isn't he in San Jose?

They already used one of their 2 on him before the season.

 

[dash]

D'oh, thanks Q, that makes sense.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

It's likely that Dipietro will be bought out.

I wonder if Chicago will buyout Hossa? He's 34 & has a long term deal paying him 5.25M per.

 

[mattola]

It's likely that Dipietro will be bought out.

I wonder if Chicago will buyout Hossa? He's 34 & has a long term deal paying him 5.25M per.

how much longer is Hossas deal?

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

how much longer is Hossas deal?

8 years.

 

[mall3013]

8 years.

Ouch!

 

[pixburgher66]

That Hossa deal has looked dandy...but man in another year it won't. I could see them doing it next offseason. Get another year out of him on a decent cap hit, then say bye. BUT, he's been too good for them.

 

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TSNBobMcKenzie: I am led to believe EDM will NOT buy out Horcoff but Belanger and Eager are buyout considerations for the Oilers.

Kevin Lowe: I know a thing or two about buyouts (and selling out, as in leaving the Oilers to join the Rangers)

 

[mattola]

They're serious this time

Daly warns NHL teams to play by the book with buyouts, trades

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

They're serious this time

Daly warns NHL teams to play by the book with buyouts, trades

There's the NHL's rules, then there's WANG'S RULES!! If the Isles need another Tim Thomas cap hit this year which I doubt, Chuck will find a way:

 

[JustAsking]

That Hossa deal has looked dandy...but man in another year it won't. I could see them doing it next offseason. Get another year out of him on a decent cap hit, then say bye. BUT, he's been too good for them.

I think they will try and move him rather than buy him out... I agree they will not buy him out this year regardless... but I do think they will try to trade him either during the season or next offseason (when the cap is expected to go back up).. he doesn't have a no trade/movement clause... and some team trying to stay near the cap floor will be the buyers... IMO... hopefully he likes the heat...

 

[awaz]

bobby mac and lebrun are reporting the lighning will buyout lecavalier.. 32 mil over the next 14 years.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

bobby mac and lebrun are reporting the lighning will buyout lecavalier.. 32 mil over the next 14 years.

That could make things interesting for someone. If it happens, with that kinda cash in his pocket, Vinny can afford to go play wherever he wants for a significantly reduced salary.

He's not worth the absurd salary that his contract calls for, but could still be a hell of a contributor at the right price.

 

[awaz]

That could make things interesting for someone. If it happens, with that kinda cash in his pocket, Vinny can afford to go play wherever he wants for a significantly reduced salary.

He's not worth the absurd salary that his contract calls for, but could still be a hell of a contributor at the right price.

i dont remember where i saw this, but i think i saw he's been scoring at a .88 ppg pace for the past few years.. that's still very productive.

 

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Watch Lecavalier's former GM make a play for Vinny...

 

[forty_three]

Dear Mr The Cavalier,
You will love Columbus.

Love,
Columbus.

 

[pixburgher66]

Geez...I think every other GM in the league would love Vinny.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Geez...I think every other GM in the league would love Vinny.

Which is exactly why he would have all the leverage. He won't need to try to cash in if they buy him out, so he'll be able to choose his destination.

Wanna play in Chicago but they can only afford $2.5M per year? Sure. Detroit for $3M? Sure.

 

[pixburgher66]

Which is exactly why he would have all the leverage. He won't need to try to cash in if they buy him out, so he'll be able to choose his destination.

Wanna play in Chicago but they can only afford $2.5M per year? Sure. Detroit for $3M? Sure.

Exactly. So...where do we think he'd WANT to play/who needs a center? Obviously MTL is a destination I'd see. Maybe Vancouver because of Torts.

 

[dash]

Classic...