Pigge
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- Feb 28, 2002
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That's fair, but is a trade really better for the player? Look at Wennberg, who lost some $5.4M by being bought out but immediately got $2.25M back this year and will most certainly sign for at least the remaining $3.15 next year. And he gets to decide where he signs. I guess it's worse for a player in decline, but it should almost be expected when an aging player signs a long contract. I'm all for treating the players with every bit of respect that you can though.Buyout makes more sense a year from now though. It would be great to dump that salary, but I don't think there's a pressing need to do it right now after the season Hornqvist had. Put him on the 4th line permanently and hope he helps the PP, it'll be easier to shelter him compared to the playoffs too. Back-to-backs rest for him.
It would also look bad on the organization that we bought out a productive and well liked player. A trade is better at that point, which I'm sure Zito will look at with Hornys no trade going from a full NTC to 8 team no-list.
We also may need plenty of cap space already next year if we are to keep Forsling, Duclair, Bennett, Montour, and Wennberg around (which I assume will be the goal).