TSN: Jets and Byfuglien working on a mutual termination

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[Junohockeyfan]

What does Byfuglien want from the Jets? Is he on LTIR?

 

[redwings25]

nobody changes playoff games like buff. could be the difference of winning it all
to the right team...

 

[Dekes For Days]

That's a lot of money to walk away from.

 

[Viqsi]

Okay, now I'm really confused. Does he think the Jets are screwing with him medically or something?

 

[lardneau]

What’s the beef here?

 

[Liferleafer]

I haven't been following closely, is he retiring? Or is he looking to play elsewhere?

 

[backhandsauce]

He doesn't actually like to play hockey. Only does it because he's good at it.

Lots of people dislike their jobs....

He would rather fish and be outdoors.

 

[themelkman]

so he’s not retiring but also not playing for jets or getting paid?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I haven't been following closely, is he retiring? Or is he looking to play elsewhere?

If he wants to play there is the Leafs RHD right there, maybe they sign Buff and don't need to trade Kap Johnsson or Keefoot

 

[exporta]

If he wants to play there is the Leafs RHD right there, maybe they sign Buff and don't need to trade Kap Johnsson or Keefoot

If he wants to play, qnd a chance at the cup Toronto would be a great fit.

Hard to say that's the case though, having already won and having piles of cash.

 

[Mike Jones]

If he wants to play, qnd a chance at the cup Toronto would be a great fit.

Yeah - I hear the fishing is great down on Bloor.

 

[inthe6ix]

He did the ankle surgery but apparently hasn't taken the next step to rehab and even get on the ice.

We're not likely to see him playing this year (yet alone in any productive manner) for any team, even if he does become a UFA.

 

[MXD]

...I don't get it. Wasn't it easier and less expensive to just get on LTIR?

 

[YP44]

I wonder if he signs some where for $700K this year.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I know Friedge said last week that it looks like he won’t be ready to play this year but if that were true why would he agree to a mutual termination right now? Wouldn’t be wait until the offseason so he can at least get paid (if the legalities work out in his favor).

If he’s ready this year I see Colorado as a serious destination. Most cap space in the league. Currently playing left shot Ian Cole on the right side since they only have two RHD. They can give him more money than any other team and they have a glaring need for him while being considered a contender. I see the fit.

 

[Habs Halifax]

What does Byfuglien want from the Jets? Is he on LTIR?

He wanted to sit at home and get paid... this came after his "thinking retirement" narrative a month before the season. Then all of a sudden, he had an injury. Is he getting paid by insurance as a LTIR contract? Cap friendly has him suspended without pay.

He's holding the Jets cap space hostage even while he is on LTIR. I feel for the Jets situation and mutually agreeing to terminate the contract is probably for the best at this stage. Jets get to use that cap space now without worrying about him all of a sudden saying he is healthy again.

However, imagine if he signs a contract with the Leafs or Lightning shortly after the mutual termination?

 

[CupsOverCash]

I know Hedman is looking for a RHD partner...

 

[Habs Halifax]

I wonder if he signs some where for $700K this year.

If I was the Jets, I would block that for this year in the mutual termination agreement.

 

[Habs Halifax]

I know Hedman is looking for a RHD partner...

That's what I was thinking as well. Buff likely would sign a Kovalchuk contract but with a contender if he was free to do so for the rest of the year. Leafs and Lightning would come to mind.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Why didn't he just go on LTIR for the ankle problem, collect his check, then retire at the end of the season?

 

[CupsOverCash]

That's what I was thinking as well. Buff likely would sign a Kovalchuk contract but with a contender if he was free to do so for the rest of the year. Leafs and Lightning would come to mind.

Hedman and Buff would be a beastly duo..

 

[jetsforever]

I don't understand the reason for this development, but I don't like it.

 

[JKG33]

I'd bet a lot of money he doesnt get along with the guys in the room and wants to get outta there. He'll come back to a team with a better room and a city where he wont be recognized.

Kinda surprised the Jets are willing to terminate and not try to trade him instead

 

[Liferleafer]

That's what I was thinking as well. Buff likely would sign a Kovalchuk contract but with a contender if he was free to do so for the rest of the year. Leafs and Lightning would come to mind.

No idea how we fit him in under the cap...but i would be all for it.