Sportsnet: Looking at the NHL’s top eight buyout candidates in 2018

[LeafsNation75]

Looking at the NHL's top eight buyout candidates in 2018 - Sportsnet.ca

For those who don't want to click the link and read all the full details their list is as follows.

1) Marian Gabork

2) Marc Staal

3) Scott Darling

4) Jason Spezza

5) Tyler Ennis

6) Paul Martin

7) Troy Brower

8) Brandon Dubinsky

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[Jared Dunn]

Not a chance on Spezza and he is a likely candidate for a bounceback year, doubtful on Staal, at least for this season. I also can't imagine Melynk agreeing to pay Gaborik to sit at home lol

 

[LeafsNation75]

I also can't imagine Melynk agreeing to pay Gaborik to sit at home lol

Melynk must have approved the Dion Phaneuf trade to the Kings since the Senators retained 25% of his contract for the next 2 years.

 

[SML2]

I don't think Staal is a buyout. The Rangers aren't figuring to be a contender next season and there is no demand to clear cap.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Melynk must have approved the Dion Phaneuf trade to the Kings since the Senators retained 25% of his contract for the next 2 years.

And that in itself was pretty surprising to me. I think they'd try to milk as much as they possibly can out of Gaborik but we'll see

 

[LeafChief]

If Staal was bought out, I'd have interest in him as a 3rd pairing guy at a cheap salary.

 

[Beerz]

Matt Moulson

 

[Gabrielor]

Matt Moulson
Zach Bogosian
Jason Pominville
Nathan Beaulieu

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Lehtera

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Paul Martin is very likely.

 

[thadd]

Even though 1/2 of Hfboards is aware that Lucic's contract is buyout proof, I was expecting to see him on this list.

 

[Klaus3154]

Absolutely no reason for the Rangers to buy out Staal. Cap is not an issue this year. Unless there is some plan to sign Tavares and Kovalchuk then trade for Karlsson thatI am not aware of....

Surprised Ryan Callahan isn’t on this list

 

[boredmale]

Why the hell would Spezza be bought out when Dallas probably could put him on waivers and find a team willing to bite. Beyond that if nobody bites at 100% of his salary just offer to pay a percentage of his salary and at some point somebody will bite

 

[AKL]

Matt Moulson
Zach Bogosian
Jason Pominville
Nathan Beaulieu

Absolutely no reason for Buffalo to buy out any of those guys. None of your core players need new contracts this year, 3/4 of those guys are off the books next year with Bogosian the year after that, and Moulson is already buried in the minors, you have plenty of cap space, and your team won't be competitive this year anyway.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

I could see the kings interested in speeza if money is held and the price is cheap enough