North
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- Jun 25, 2009
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It's pretty sad that we're basically at the point where absorbing a $19M cap hit over the next four years for him not play could be preferable than just playing him on the 4th or finding a way to dump him onto another team.
The reality is that getting rid of him even at 50% retained is the best option fiscally, but even then who would take him and I'm not sure how retained salary works on his goofy contract structure. But realistically would anyone even want him at $2.0-3.0M over the next four years. I doubt it.
Furthermore, due to ill advised buyout timing on Pouliot and Gryba's contract, they can only buyout one contract this summer and Spooner's contract may be the better option in terms of overall cap savings.
Line Lucic's uniform with itching powder and say he's "allergic" to it.
The only other option is retaining and parting with a significant asset in order to get him gone and I'm not sure our prospect pool can afford to lose anyone at this point.