Confirmed with Link: Bobby Ryan being bought out

[DJB]

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[DrakeAndJosh]

This is honestly devastating after his comeback last year. Unless he’s had a major setback this just seems like a massive punch in the gut so Eugene can save some cash.

 

[GCK]

That completely shocks me.

 

[Cat Herder]

sad to see after all he has went through.. but IMO understandable given his production vs salary

 

[Six Assets]

Awesome!

Unexpected. All the best to Ryan.

 

[jhutter]

No freakin' way.

 

[DJB]

I'm shocked. Bad PR and honestly he deserved a chance to show what he could do now that he is healthy and probably in way better shape.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

We're 18 mil below the cap floor lol

 

[GCK]

This is honestly devastating after his comeback last year. Unless he’s had a major setback this just seems like a massive punch in the gut so Eugene can save some cash.

It’s not that big a cash savings since he has SBs due. Very strange.

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

I just went to the main boards and saw this.

What the hell, that sucks man. I like Bobby. One of the few vets left and thought he was turning a corner with his off ice issues.

Feels bad man.

 

[jhutter]

I hope he gets picked up and scores 20 goals for his new team. Thanks for everything, Bobby!

 

[branch]

Wow this is crazy. Bobby was miserable here...it's possible he asked for it as well. He's an all American lad who probably just wants to live in anonymity in the states.

 

[GCK]

I'm shocked. Bad PR and honestly he deserved a chance to show what he could do now that he is healthy and probably in way better shape.

Really. I don’t think Ryan “deserves” anything. It’s too bad for him personally but it opens a roster spot. Good hockey decision but doesn’t make much sense financially.

 

[SixthSens]

“Congrats on your Masterton, oh yeah we’re buying you out...”

I mean, I realize he hasn’t performed anywhere close to expectations but was his cap hit really a hinderance at this point?

A true professional, I hope Bobby can get a deal elsewhere and succeed.

 

[Deku]

Wow, I thought we'd want to keep his cap hit around for sure. Seems a little bit shitty to get rid of him right after what he went through. Unless he wants out which is reasonable

 

[Gil Gunderson]

His contract sucked and all, but are we going to have a team full of players with under 300 games played?

 

[Senscore]

At this point that sort of move is just petty.


We have a bunch of young players coming in and some real veteran presence with team history is needed.

 

[Taluss]

Wait wtf? Suprising

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

His contract sucked and all, but are we going to have a team full of players with under 300 games played?

300 combined, yeah.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Strange to do it now, i guess were trading all those second rounders for Hossa and Stepan style contracts etc...to get to the floor even more artificially. Lowest real dollar per point here we come babay!

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

It’s not that big a cash savings since he has SBs due. Very strange.

About 3.6 mill in savings according to cap friendly.

 

[Super Cake]

I guess he can finally go to the Flyers. lol.

 

[GCK]

About 3.6 mill in savings according to cap friendly.

Yes but now the team will need to spend additional dollars to hit the floor. Our cap hit drops about 4M.

 

[DJB]

Really. I don’t think Ryan “deserves” anything. It’s too bad for him personally but it opens a roster spot. Good hockey decision but doesn’t make much sense financially.

That's pretty cold dude.

The guy has a mental health issue, and from what we know recovered from it and has a handle on it .

You don't think he deserves a 2nd chance from the Sens?

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Damn sad to see him go but this might well be for his benefit. Hope he finds on and off ice success elsewhere. Gonna miss him.