Marleau ties Howe
NHL Public Relations: San Jose Sharks Patrick Marleau played in his 1,767th game last night, tying Gordie Howe for the most games played in NHL history.
No new Avs added
Peter Baugh: No new Colorado Avalanche players were added to the COVID protocol list yesterday. The team is off until at least Wednesday.
Avs on the list: Joonas Donskoi, Philipp Grubauer and Bowen Byram.
Two Canucks remain
Chris Johnston: Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen and defenseman Nate Schmidt are the two remaining Canucks players on COVID protocol list.
Nylander 9 for 9
Luke Fox: Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander came in close contact with a person who tested positive and had been isolating. He had nine negative tests in nine days before rejoining the team.
“I was pretty nervous. Thank God, nobody got it.â€
Chris Johnston: Nylander is off the COVID protocol list and when he returns to the lineup depends on when he thinks his fitness level is good. They play tonight against the Canucks.
A potential new buyout strategy for teams to use?
Puck Pedia: Potential buyout strategy.
“If it costs a 4th Round Pick for a team to retain ~$1.2M for 25% of a season, what’s the cost to retain $500K for a few years? Could we see a new buyout strategy?
Take James Neal #LetsGoOilers for ex. Buyout costs $1.92M/year for 4 years.
However, if #LetsGoOilers retained 50% in a trade to Team A, then Team A retained 25% in a trade to Team B, & Team B bought him out, the buyout cap hits for the next 4 years would be:
Oilers: $960,000/year
Team A: $480,000/year
Team B: $480,000/year
What would #LetsGoOilers or a team need to pay (in draft picks or other assets) to Team A + Team B for them each to have a $480K Cap Hit for the next 4 years?
Is that cost worth it to EDM to save $960K/year cap hit for 4 years?
Perhaps we see this with future buyouts.â€
