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Afternoon Amusement: Some bad/funny player buyouts that likely won’t happen
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on November 18th, 2011
For your Friday afternoon amusement (or any other day that you happened to stumble across this post), I’ve put together some player ‘buyouts’. Some are because their contract could be bad (like a Scott Gomez) or funny due to the length/amount of the buyout (like an Ilya Kovalchuk).
Now, most of these likely would never happen, much to the chagrin of some, but it should be worth a good laugh. The magical powers of Capgeek.com made this entry possible. (Buyout numbers are based the next buyout period of June 15th 2012. A team could bury a player in the minors during the season, and buy them out afterwards.)
* The numbers listed beside the players name is what the buyout would be and the length of the buyout. The numbers listed beside the years are the Cap hits that would be applied to the team.
| Ilya Kovalchuk – New Jersey Devils *$58,666,667 over 26 years | |||
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2012-13 -$2,076,923
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2013-14-$2,376,923
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2014-15-$2,376,923
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2015-16-$2,676,923
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2016-17-$2,876,923
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2017-18 -$1,076,923
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2018-19 $1,923,077
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2019-20 $4,923,077
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2020-21 $7,923,077
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2021-22 $7,923,077
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2022-23 $7,923,077
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2023-24 $5,923,077
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2024-25 $4,923,077
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2025-26 $2,256,410
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2026-27 $2,256,410
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2027-28 $2,256,410
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2028-29 $2,256,410
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2029-30 $2,256,410
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2030-31 $2,256,410
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2031-32 $2,256,410
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2032-33 $2,256,410
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2033-34 $2,256,410
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2034-35 $2,256,410
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2035-36 $2,256,410
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2036-37 $2,256,410
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2037-38 $2,256,410
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| Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals *$58,666,667 over 18 years | |||
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2012-13 $3,797,721
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2013-14 $3,797,721
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2014-15 $2,797,721
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2015-16 $2,797,721
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2016-17 $2,797,721
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2017-18 $2,797,721
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2018-19 $2,797,721
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2019-20 $2,797,721
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2020-21 $2,797,721
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2021-22 $3,259,259
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2022-23 $3,259,259
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2023-24 $3,259,259
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2024-25 $3,259,259
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2025-26 $3,259,259
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2026-27 $3,259,259
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2027-28 $3,259,259
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2028-29 $3,259,259
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2029-30 $3,259,259
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| Vincent Lecavalier – Tampa Bay Lightning *$36,666,667 over 16 years | |||
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2012-13 $18,939
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2013-14 $18,939
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2014-15 $18,939
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2015-16 $18,939
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2016-17 $1,518,939
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2017-18 $6,018,939
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2018-19 $8,518,939
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2019-20 $9,018,939
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2020-21 $2,291,667
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2021-22 $2,291,667
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2022-23 $2,291,667
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2023-24 $2,291,667
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2024-25 $2,291,667
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2025-26 $2,291,667
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2026-27 $2,291,667
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2027-28 $2,291,667
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| Brad Richards – New York Rangers *$32,000,000 over 16 years | |||
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2012-13 -$3,333,333
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2013-14 -$333,333
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2014-15 $166,667
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2015-16 $166,667
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2016-17 $1,666,667
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2017-18 $7,666,667
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2018-19 $7,666,667
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2019-20 $7,666,667
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2020-21 $2,000,000
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2021-22 $2,000,000
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2022-23 $2,000,000
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2023-24 $2,000,000
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2024-25 $2,000,000
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2025-26 $2,000,000
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2026-27 $2,000,000
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2027-28 $2,000,000
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| Rick Nash – Columbus Blue Jackets *$31,600,000 over 12 years | |||
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2012-13 $2,833,333
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2013-14 $2,633,333
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2014-15 $2,533,333
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2015-16 $2,533,333
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2016-17 $2,433,333
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2017-18 $2,233,333
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2018-19 $2,633,333
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2019-20 $2,633,333
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2020-21 $2,633,333
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2021-22 $2,633,333
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2022-23 $2,633,333
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2023-24 $2,633,333
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| Roberto Luongo – Vancouver Canucks *$31,522,667 over 20 years | |||
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2012-13 $195,467
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2013-14 $195,467
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2014-15 $195,467
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2015-16 $195,467
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2016-17 $195,467
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2017-18 $195,467
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2018-19 $3,527,467
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2019-20 $5,291,467
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2020-21 $5,909,467
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2021-22 $5,909,467
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2022-23 $1,576,133
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2023-24 $1,576,133
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2024-25 $1,576,133
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2025-26 $1,576,133
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2026-27 $1,576,133
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2027-28 $1,576,133
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2028-29 $1,576,133
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2029-30 $1,576,133
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2030-31 $1,576,133
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2031-32 $1,576,133
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| Rick DiPietro – New York Islanders *$27,000,000 over 18 years | |||
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2012-13 $1,500,000
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2013-14 $1,500,000
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2014-15 $1,500,000
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2015-16 $1,500,000
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2016-17 $1,500,000
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2017-18 $1,500,000
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2018-19 $1,500,000
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2019-20 $1,500,000
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2020-21 $1,500,000
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2021-22 $1,500,000
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2022-23 $1,500,000
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2023-24 $1,500,000
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2024-25 $1,500,000
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2025-26 $1,500,000
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2026-27 $1,500,000
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2027-28 $1,500,000
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2028-29 $1,500,000
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2029-30 $1,500,000
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| Marian Hossa – Chicago Blackhawks *$26,400,000 over 18 years | |||
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2012-13 -$1,158,333
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2013-14 -$1,158,333
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2014-15 -$1,158,333
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2015-16 -$1,158,333
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2016-17 $2,741,667
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2017-18 $5,741,667
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2018-19 $5,741,667
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2019-20 $5,741,667
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2020-21 $5,741,667
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2021-22 $1,466,667
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2022-23 $1,466,667
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2023-24 $1,466,667
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2024-25 $1,466,667
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2025-26 $1,466,667
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2026-27 $1,466,667
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2027-28 $1,466,667
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2028-29 $1,466,667
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2029-30 $1,466,667
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| Alexei Yashin – New York Islanders * When he was bought out, $17,632,000 over 8 years | |||
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2007-08 -$1,193,201
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2008-09 $2,019,067
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2009-10 $3,235,067
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2010-11 $4,755,067
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2011-12: $2,204,000
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2012-13 $2,204,000
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2013-14 $2,204,000
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2014-15 $2,204,000
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| Wade Redden – New York Rangers *$6,666,667 over 4 years | |||
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2012-13 $3,166,667
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2013-14 $3,166,667
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2014-15 $1,666,667
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2015-16 $1,666,667
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| Scott Gomez – Montreal Canadiens *$6,666,667 over 4 years | |||
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2012-13 $3,523,810
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2013-14 $4,523,810
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2014-15 $1,666,667
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2015-16 $1,666,667
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| Mike Komisarek – Toronto Maple Leafs *$4,666,667 over 4 years | |||
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2012-13 $2,166,667
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2013-14 $2,166,667
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2014-15 $1,166,667
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2015-16 $1,166,667
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| Matt Stajan – Calgary Flames *$3,333,333 over 4 years | |||
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2012-13 $1,833,333
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2013-14 $1,833,333
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2014-15 $833,333
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2015-16 $833,333
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Morning notes involving Stastny, Semin, Blake, Oilers arena, Hurricanes, Redden, DiPietro, Crawford and Auld
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 15th, 2011
- Craig Custance of ESPN: (from his ‘mailbag’) Custance doesn’t think the Avalanche are interested in moving Paul Stastny. Burke is looking to use his defensive depth as part of a deal to get an impact player. If Colorado were to do any sort of big deal, salary would play a part as they are close to the salary floor. Custance thinks there are 7 elite goalies, Ryan Miller, Ilya Bryzgalov, Carey Price, Henrik Lundqvist, Tim Thomas, Pekka Rinne and Roberto Luongo. Any contract extension for Alexander Semin from the Capitlas won’t come until after the season. Custance doesn’t think the Capitals will trade him during the season as you need high-end players to win the Cup.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Jason Blake suffered a severe forearm laceration last night. He was wheeled out on a stretcher to a hospital.
- Dan Tencer via twitter on Oilers arena issues: “Katz Group has withdrawn the request for a non-compete from Northlands, who will continue to operate the current building as they see fit.” … “The City of Edmonton will assume all land options for the arena site and make the purchases pending paperwork and their current prices.” … “The City of Edmonton is still actively pursuing a written commitment from the Province of Alberta for funding to cover the $100M money gap.” … “The City of Edmonton will spend $20M over 10 years with the Oilers to promote Edmonton. Think logos, rink boards, commercials etc.” … “There will be another meeting at the end of the month, hopefully with a $ commitment from the Province by then. Will discuss Plan B if not.”
- Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos has added Michael Kahn as an investor and should be adding more shortly. So far he’s sold $22 million in equity to 9 people from North Carolina. In the next 6 months he’s looking to sell another $20 million to North Carolina people.
- Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Players escrow refund cheques are going to be delayed. The NHL and NHLPA are disagreeing about what qualifies as hockey revenue. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The NHLPAs dispute could amount to millions more for the players.
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: He isn’t saying that the Islanders would buyout Rick DiPietro next summer, but if they did under the current CBA rules it would cost them $1.5 million per year for the next 18 years.
- Pierre LeBrun and Scott Burnside of ESPN talk Rick DiPietro: Burnside thinks DiPietro’s deal could go down as one of the worst hockey decisions ever made. He also wonders how the Islanders would have made out if they had kept Roberto Luongo and not drafted DiPietro 1st overall. LeBruns wonders if there will be a “one-time buyout provision for teams to get rid of one bad contract” in the new CBA. Al Montoya has started all 3 games for the Islanders, and if they want to showcase Evgeni Nabokov for a trade, they’ll have to get him in some games. LeBrun thinks they will move Nabokov before the trade deadline regardless of DiPietro’s health. If the Islanders are in a playoff hunt, Burnside thinks they may not use Nabokov as straight trade bait.
- K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune: Corey Crawford will start in net for the Blackhawks tonight against the Bruins. Viktor Stalberg could also make his season debut.
- James Gordon of the Ottawa Citizen: Alex Auld will be in net for the Senators tonight against Capitals. Bobby Butler re-aggravated a groin injury and won’t travel to Washington.
Contract notes on Doughty and Turris … Free agent notes Selanne and McCabe … Injury notes on Markov, Kane, Brodeur, Salvador, Carter and Prust
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Injuries, NHL News on September 19th, 2011
- Elliotte Friedman of CBC.ca: Kings GM Dean Lombardi must realize know that the “take less for the team” pitch isn’t working with Drew Doughty. The Kings must change their approach if they can’t sign him soon. Word is they won’t trade him. The Kings are trying to buy some of Doughty’s UFA years, but they may have to shorten the term. There are rumors that Kyle Turris wants to be traded from the Coyotes. The Coyotes may be reluctant to deal as he’s only 22 and hasn’t reached his potential. Teams would have to pay a heavy price for him. Turris doesn’t have much leverage. The Jets and ‘some serious contenders’ were trying to get Teemu Selanne to leave Anaheim before he re-signed. Sabres GM Darcy Regier says he’s confident he can make a move (or two) to get under the cap, which they are currently about $3.6 million over. That might mean he already has a couple deals he do depending on what happens during the preseason. Bryan McCabe may not want to go too far from Florida where his family is, but he may not have much choice. Vancouver, St. Louis and the NY Islanders are said to be interested. Wade Redden wasn’t invited to the Rangers main camp.
- Marc Antoine Godin via twitter: Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov skated alone again today, he did pick the intensity up.
- Chris Kuc via twitter: A good sign for the Blackhawks, Patrick Kane scrimmaged again today.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Martin Brodeur and Bryce Salvador have “lower-body” issues but are not serious according to Lou.
- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets forward Jeff Carter only has a bruised right foot. It’s not broken after blocking a shot Sunday.
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers forward Brandon Prust still hasn’t been cleared for contact. Prust had shoulder surgery 10 weeks ago. Coach Tortorella said “The doctors told us that Prustie needs a couple of more weeks before contact,” and that “He’ll get some exhibition games overseas.”
Bradley has some words about Semin … Doughty – Kings haven’t talked in weeks … Nylander gets Flyers PTO … Yashin has KHL offer … Redden “unaffordable”
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on August 18th, 2011
- ESPN: Former Capital, and current Florida Panthers forward Matt Bradley had some words to say about Alexander Semin and lack of playoff success in Washington on an Ottawa radio station.
“I don’t mind saying Alexander Semin’s name, because he’s one guy who has so much talent, he could easily be the best player in the league, and just for whatever reason, just doesn’t care,” Bradley said on Ottawa’s TEAM 1200 radio show.
“When you’ve got a guy like that, you need him to be your best player, or one of your best players, and when he doesn’t show up, you almost get the sense that he wants to be back in Russia.”
“We had some guys who didn’t show up in the playoffs,” Bradley said on the show.
“I think our locker room was maybe a little bit too nonchalant, and guys weren’t disciplined the way they should have been. Those two things are big things. It wasn’t that guys were going out the night before a game, but not being ready to practice or missing practice with questionable injuries and not being focused.”
“I mean, there were a lot of guys who played well that didn’t probably play as much as they needed to, but I love Bruce [Boudreau] and Bruce is a great coach and he was in a very tough position there, because in Washington our top guys are definitely the stars and the guys that people want to see on the ice, so I totally understand,” Bradley said. “That just doesn’t happen on our team, it happens on a lot of teams.
“When you’re paying your top guys a lot of money and those guys carry you through the whole season, and if one of them isn’t going, it’s very hard not to play them, and I understand that that’s tough. But I think in the end, if you want to win, sometimes you have to sit some of those guys down and maybe send a message and try to get them going.”
Bradley had only good things to say about Alex Ovechkin: “I never worry about Ovi,” he said. “He’s an all-in guy. He’s young, he makes his mistakes, the same as anyone would. I often try to put myself in his position. And you’ve got to remember, he’s 25 years old, he’s got a guaranteed $120 million, he’s on top of the world, and he still for the most part makes the right decisions.”
- Greg Wyshynski via twitter: Wyshynski talked spoke to Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau about Bradley’s comments about how he overplays his stars: “Oh yeah? Oh well … it’s his opinion.” and he wouldn’t give further comment after that.
- EJ Hradek via twitter: According to one source, the LA Kings and Drew Doughty haven’t talked in weeks.
- Philadelphia Daily News: Michael Nylander will be at the Flyers training camp on a tryout. Nylander last played in 2008-09 with the Capitals.
- Slava Malamud via twitter: KHL’s Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg have made an offer to Alexei Yashin and are awaiting an answer.
- Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins forward Dustin Jeffrey has been cleared for light skating following his knee surgery.
- Steve Zipay via twitter: Zipay says that Wade Redden is “unaffordable” for the Rangers this year. (I wonder how many teams would be interested in him if he didn’t carry a $6.5 million cap hit for 3 more years? I’m sure he’d get some interest.)
- Marc Antoine Godin of Cyberpresse.ca: Canadiens forward Lars Eller, who had surgery on his dislocated right shoulder, will be at training camp, but
“There is no set date for my return, but it is possible that I am ready for the first game of the season.
I could also miss the first week of the calendar. The doctors will evaluate it during training camp.”
“Certainly I will be there from the start of camp. I will participate in some exercises, but I must take things as they come.”
- Mike Brophy of Sportsnet.ca: Brophy lists some coaches who could be on the hotseat this year: Ron Wilson (TOR), Todd McLellan (SJ), Alain Vigneault (VAN), and Terry Murray (LA).
A way for Wade Redden to return to the NHL next season, but would he?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 25th, 2010
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: According to Brooks, there is a way that would see Wade Redden possibly return to the NHL next season, though it’s unlikely to be with the Rangers.
Redden will still be owed $16.5 million over 3 years after this season. He will surely be waived again by the Rangers next training camp again, and assigned to the AHL.
If Redden wants another crack at the NHL, and with a different team, he could refuse to report to the AHL. The Rangers could then in turn terminate his contract, making him a UFA. According to Bill Daly, this is allowed, the Devils did it with Brendan Shanahan.
The big question is would Redden give up $16.5 million over 3 years to take a 3rd pair money? There may also be no guarantee that he sticks in the NHL.
Dallas Stars sale could drag on … Theodore interested in Minny but are they intersted in him? Parise open to talks during season
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on September 28th, 2010
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The sale of the Dallas Stars may drag on for months as the lenders may wait for a deal they deem worthy. Monarch Investment Group and Galatioto Sports Group are the leading lenders involved, and are in control of the team. They have not gotten into serious negotiations, as potential buyers are not interested in purchasing the team at the current asking price. The longer this drags on, the harder it will be to sign Brad Richards to a contract extension. If they don’t have him signed by the trade deadline, they could look at dealing him, rather than losing him for nothing. Forbes valued the team at $246 million last year. The Tampa Bay Lightning were sold for between $110-170 million this year, after being sold for $206 million in 2008.
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen will not play in Tuesday’s pre-season game as he has an groin injury. It sounds like it’s minor as he may play in Thursday game.
- Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Jose Theodore’s agent has said his client would be interested in being the backup in Minnesota if the team decides to go that route.
“I told Chuck to keep me in mind. I think they’ll probably get their staff together and assess where they go from here, but I’d say, ‘It’s a consideration for them, yes, and Jose would be intrigued by Minnesota.’”
Theodore, who was the NHL’s 2002 winner of the Hart (MVP) and Vezina (best goaltender) trophies, is training every day as he waits for an opportunity. Meehan said Theodore, 34, hasn’t ruled out playing in Europe.
GM Cliff Fletcher said he’s received several calls from teams that could be interested in sending them their 2nd or 3rd goalies. Pierre-Marc Bouchard practiced for the first time in a year. He hopes to be ready for the start of the year, but that is doubtful.
- Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Zach Parise has said he’s open to contract talks with the New Jersey Devils during the season, if the team is open to doing that. Parise will be a RFA on July 1st 2011, a UFA in 2012. He currently doesn’t have an agent, but could hire one quickly if needed.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: At some point the New York Rangers will buyout Wade Redden, as he’s not going to play 4 years in the AHL.
- Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: Vancouver Canucks winger Sergei Shirokov may have lost his chance to make the opening day roster because of poor conditioning. Shirokov was held out of practice and worked with their fitness and skills coaches. The 24 year old turned down more money from the KHL for a chance to play in the NHL.
- Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs winger Fredrik Sjostrom will play his 1st pre-season game this weekend. Sjostrom has been recovering from shoulder surgery. The battle for the 3rd line center position has comes down to John Mitchell, Tim Brent, or Nazem Kadri.
- John Wawrow (AP) on The Globe and Mail: The Buffalo Sabres have resumed talks with 2009 1st round pick, Zack Kassian. The Sabres had suspended talks after Kassian was charged with assault for punching a man at a bar in Windsor. He’s close to reaching an out-of-court settlement in that matter. I’ve seen him play a couple pre-season games this year, he looks like he can be a solid NHLer, and might be ready this year.
Savard says he may have rushed his return … Redden undecided on what he’ll do … Langenbrunner to Avs? Harding torn ACL-PCL
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 26th, 2010
- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Rob Blake could be joining the NHL head office soon. The Minnesota Wild are looking at UFA Jose Theodore as a potential backup if they decide to go that route. Wade Redden’s waiver period is over on Monday at noon, and he can be assigned to the AHL. If he reports, he’ll continue to earn the $23 million and 4 years that he has left on the contract.
“I really don’t have any conclusions right now,” Redden said. “I got to take this time and see what develops. But at this point, I don’t have any answers for you. We’ll see what happens. I haven’t made any decisions yet. I have some time to think about it.”
Marc Savard hasn’t started skated, and won’t anytime soon. According to Chiarelli, it could be a month, 2 months, maybe more for Savard to get back on the ice.
- James Murphy of ESPN Boston: Marc Savard talked to the media yesterday morning,
“I think on my own fault I might have come back a little too early last year,” he told the media. “That’s my own fault. I guess it’s just the hockey player in me that I wanted to play hockey in the playoffs. I had huge fatigue problems during that series, and I think when [David] Krejci got hurt [in Game 3], that really hurt me.”
Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien said he was unaware of this. Savard failed a neurological test on September 17th. There is no timetable on when he’ll return.
- Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: The Colorado Avalanche are rumored to be interested in acquiring Jamie Langenbrunner from the New Jersey Devils. The Devils may not want to move Langenbrunner and his $2.8 million cap hit, but may not have much of a choice. He does have a no-trade clause. David Clarkson’s name has also come up rumors,
“There’s nothing I can do about it,” Clarkson said. “I was glad to re-sign here this summer and I love playing for the Devils. They’ve always been good to me, but it could be anybody. The team has a decision and Mr. Lamoriello has to think hard and it’s not going to be easy for him, but all I can do is my job and just go out there and play and work hard off the ice and that’s it.”
- Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Minnesota Wild have probably lost backkup goalie, Josh Harding, for the season after he tore his ACL and MCL in his right knee. GM Cliff Fletcher says the team will give Anton Khudobin a chance before they at alternative options.
Rangers to place Wade Redden on waivers today
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on September 25th, 2010
- Larry Brooks via twitter: The New York Rangers defenseman Wade Redden will be placed on waivers at noon today.
- Andrew Gross via twitter: Sather, “It’s always difficult changing somebody’s life but you have to do what’s right for the team.”
- Andrew Gross via twitter: Rangers GM Glen Sather let Redden know at the end of last season that unless he “really got off to a great start”, that this would happen.
- Andrew Gross via twitter: Redden told Sather he’d take a few days to consider his options. Sather will let him play in Hartford.
Gionta Habs new Captain? Neal and Niskanen close with Stars … Redden to AHL?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 16th, 2010
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: La Presse is reporting that Brian Gionta will be named as the new Montreal Canadiens captain.
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars feel they have made solid offers to James Neal and Matt Niskanen, and GM Joe Nieuwendyk thinks they are close. They are trying to Neal on a 2 year deal, and Niskanen on a 1 year deal. The team has an internal budget of $45 million.
- Craig Custance via twitter: Agent Don Meehan expects the Dallas Stars and James Neal to reach a deal by the start of training camp.
- Jeff Marek via twitter: Jordan Staal is likely to miss the start of the season after having an operation to cure the infection in his foot.
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers may looking into trading for Sheldon Souray. It’s an extreme longshot that Wade Redden makes the club, he’s expected to be put on waivers, removing his $6.5 million cap hit.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Unless Wade Redden has an excellent camp/pre-season, he’ll likely be sent to the AHL, giving the Rangers the cap relief they need.
- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Jakub Voracek will be a RFA at seasons end. It is not known if there have been any talks, but Voracek’s side may want to hold off until after the season in hope that he has a big year. Portzline thinks they will get a deal done sooner than later.
- Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Marco Sturm is on track to return to the Bruins in mid-November after having surgery on his left knee 6 months ago. Sturm will be put on LTIR and save the club a $3.5 million cap hit, but once he comes back they’ll need to clear space, with Michael Ryder being demoted to the AHL a possibility.
- Mark Everson of the NY Post: Patrick Elias will start the season on left wing according to coach John MacLean. That would make a 3rd line left winger, or MacLean will move one of Ilya Kovalchuk or Zach Parise, who are ahead of him on the LW depth chart.
- Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Majority Carolina Hurricanes owner, Peter Karmanos, is still trying to sell the minority share of the late Thomas Thewes. He’s been trying for 4 months, and there’s still a “for sale” on the club. He has looking for an investor to by the 49% share, but will look at a group of investors.
Stars still looking to trade Ribeiro … Red Wings may still be looking at a couple moves … Could Redden remain with the Rangers?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Rumors on August 9th, 2010
- EJ Hradek via twitter: Hradek thinks the Dallas Stars would still like to trade Mike Ribeiro, but they can’t get the deal they’d like. He thinks they are looking for a top-4 defenseman.
- Ansar Kahn of MLive: The Red Wings have looked at Lukas Krajicek as their 6th defenseman, and may be a better fit than Willie Mitchell, as he’d come at a more affordable price. Mitchell probably wants more money than the Wings have available, and may not be comfortable with being the 5th/6th defenseman and getting less ice time. Andreas Lilja may be a better option than Krajicek, but the Red Wings were offering $1 million, and he was seeking $1.5 million.
- Ansar Kahn of MLive: After the Mike Modano signing, the Red Wings have 15 forwards, so it will likely mean they will have to trade or waive someone. Mattias Ritola or Drew Miller will be the likely candidates to be moved. Khan thinks Miller will be moved. Ritola has a higher offensive upside, and is signed for 3 years, while Miller is on a one year deal.
- Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have about $57.5 million (including Cheechoo and Emery buyouts) committed to 22 players. Their defensive corps currently consists of Sergei Gonchar, Chris Phillips, Filip Kuba, Erik Karlsson, Matt Carkner, Brian Lee and Chris Campoli, with youngster Jared Cowen and Patrick Weircioch waiting in the wings. Brian Lee could be moved. If they are looking to add some toughness to the back-end, Brendan Witt and Willie Mitchell could be options. The Senators may also look to add a top-6 forward through free agency (I didn’t realize there were any top-6 forwards available). If they add another forward, Ryan Shannon could be dealt or sent to the minors.
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: With the additions of Alexander Frolov and Todd White, it appears the Rangers may not be planning on having Wade Redden’s salary counting against the cap, possibly waiving him during training camp. Though the Rangers defense may have some question marks that may lead the Rangers to keeping him. Marc Staal still isn’t under contract, Steve Eminger may too expensive for a 7th defenseman, Matt Gilroy may not be progressing as much as the Rangers had hoped, and what if Redden bounces back to his Senators days. The Norweigen Hobbit, Mats Zuccarello-Aasen, who was signed last spring, may find himself in the minors.
- Toronto Sun: Reports are the that Vesa Toskala will be heading to play in Sweden next season. Farjestad may be looking for a goalie since their current goalie, Robin Rahm, tested positive for a banned substance and may be a 2 year ban.
Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Defenseman
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Trades on August 1st, 2010
Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for defenseman heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a free agent signs and makes the list, we’ll update accordingly, but that is unlikely to happen.
Take a look at Top 30 salary cap numbers by position:
Centers | Left Wingers | Right Wingers | Defenseman | Goaltender
| Rk. | Player | Team | Age | 2010-11 Cap Hit | 2010-11 Salary |
| 1 | Zdeno Chara | Boston | 33 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 |
| 2 | Brian Campbell | Chicago | 31 | $7,140,000 | $7,140,000 |
| 3 | Jay Bouwmeester | Calgary | 26 | $6,680,000 | $6,600,000 |
| 4 | Dan Boyle | San Jose | 33 | $6,667,000 | $6,667,000 |
| T5 | Wade Redden | NY Rangers | 33 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 |
| Ed Jovanovski | Phoenix | 34 | $6,500,000 | $6,000,000 | |
| Dion Phaneuf | Toronto | 25 | $6,500,000 | $7,000,000 | |
| 8 | Kimmo Timonen | Philadelphia | 35 | $6,333,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 9 | Nicklas Lidstrom | Detroit | 40 | $6,200,000 | $6,200,000 |
| 10 | Brian Rafalski | Detroit | 36 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| T11 | Bryan McCabe | Florida | 35 | $5,750,000 | $4,150,000 |
| Andrei Markov | Montreal | 31 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | |
| 13 | Lubomir Visnovsky | Anaheim | 33 | $5,600,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 14 | Duncan Keith | Chicago | 26 | $5,551,000 | $8,000,000 |
| T15 | Roman Hamrlik | Montreal | 36 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 |
| Sergei Gonchar | Ottawa | 36 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | |
| 17 | Sheldon Souray | Edmonton | 33 | $5,400,000 | $4,500,000 |
| 18 | Mike Green | Washington | 24 | $5,250,000 | $5,000,000 |
| T19 | Michal Rozsival | NY Rangers | 31 | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Paul Martin | Pittsburgh | 29 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| 21 | Chris Pronger | Philadelphia | 35 | $4,921,000 | $7,600,000 |
| T22 | Ron Hainsey | Atlanta | 29 | $4,500,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Scott Hannan | Colorado | 31 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | |
| Shea Weber | Nashville | 24 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | |
| Mike Komisarek | Toronto | 28 | $4,500,000 | $6,000,000 | |
| Dan Hamhuis | Vancouver | 27 | $4,500,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| T27 | Anton Volchenkov | New Jersey | 28 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 |
| Eric Brewer | St. Louis | 31 | $4,250,000 | $4,500,000 | |
| Tomas Kaberle | Toronto | 32 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | |
| T30 | John-Michael Liles | Colorado | 29 | $4,200,000 | $4,425,000 |
| Keith Ballard | Vancouver | 27 | $4,200,000 | $4,200,000 |
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