Thank you Scott GoHomez! (UPD: Signs w/San Jose 1 yr/$700k)

HCH · 01-15-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bcv

Well, Weber will be traded at some point.

Or released. I saw that LA lost Hickey on waivers to the Islanders. That was a waste of a #4 overall pick.

Andy · 01-15-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Carey Price

I'm pretty sure they will drop 900k from cap hit if he isn't on the active roster(same as assigning to AHL). Would only make sense.

No. Bobby Mac said. The teams get no benefits from this. It's to make it fair for the player. FULL CAP HIT remains.

Andy · 01-15-2013, 02:01 PM

Katie Strang ‏@KatieStrangESPN
#NYR So in Redden's case, team pays him 100% of salary owed this year. Full cap hit minus $ saved assigning him to AHL

some discrepency here. We'll see

Fish on The Sand · 01-15-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

No. Bobby Mac said. The teams get no benefits from this. It's to make it fair for the player. FULL CAP HIT remains.

well the team opens up a roster spot at least, and drops a contract. Not huge wins by any means, but its something.

Andy · 01-15-2013, 02:04 PM

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well the team opens up a roster spot at least, and drops a contract. Not huge wins by any means, but its something.

it's being reported now that 900k savings is being retained.

overlords · 01-15-2013, 02:06 PM

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it's being reported now that 900k savings is being retained.

Hasn't that been known for a while now? I mean, I don't think it's really some big new development. Maybe it just wasn't talked about much before.

Andy · 01-15-2013, 02:08 PM

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Hasn't that been known for a while now? I mean, I don't think it's really some big new development. Maybe it just wasn't talked about much before.

No. When first reported, Kypreos and BobbyMac said that buy was okay now, but you retain FULL cap hit. Now it's being reported that the teams still will save the 900k.

Monctonscout · 01-15-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HCH

Or released. I saw that LA lost Hickey on waivers to the Islanders. That was a waste of a #4 overall pick.

Why the heck would they just "release" Weber? That would be moronic.

Andy · 01-15-2013, 02:10 PM

Again mixed messages

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun
Full cap hit for 2013 and 100 percent on the dollar for salary. Only real winners here are the players who get to continue their careers now

Andy · 01-15-2013, 02:12 PM

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod
So Gomez will be bought out, but he won't be out of work for long. Told several teams interested in him. More here:

Monctonscout · 01-15-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

No. Bobby Mac said. The teams get no benefits from this. It's to make it fair for the player. FULL CAP HIT remains.

That would make no sense. Why would teams let taht player go elwhere and have a HIGHER cap hit than sending that player home?

craigcaulks* · 01-15-2013, 02:13 PM

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Good for Gomez and Redden. I'm sure both players would like to play even though are getting paid not to.

Is anyone else surprised that the NHL did something that made this much sense?

craigcaulks* · 01-15-2013, 02:14 PM

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That would make no sense. Why would teams let taht player go elwhere and have a HIGHER cap hit than sending that player home?

Because if given the option, is sure looks a lot more professional.

Monctonscout · 01-15-2013, 02:14 PM

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Again mixed messages

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun
Full cap hit for 2013 and 100 percent on the dollar for salary. Only real winners here are the players who get to continue their careers now

Probably means the full cap hit they would have had at home(minus 900k) instead of 33% like a normal buyout.

Phil Parent · 01-15-2013, 02:15 PM

The only things that changes for the Habs is that Gomez can find another job. His contract still comes off our cap next season. I have no problem with this.

Seb · 01-15-2013, 02:15 PM

But couldn't Bergevin still refuse to buy him out now and tell him to stay at home for the season?

Andy · 01-15-2013, 02:15 PM

Katie Strang ‏@KatieStrangESPN
#CBA Players like Redden/Gomez will not become UFAs until team waives them and they clear waivers

Andy · 01-15-2013, 02:16 PM

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But couldn't Bergevin still refuse to buy him out now and tell him to stay at home for the season?

That would be pretty classless imo. He would look like a dick. The PA fought for the players and the GM denies the opportunity. As a new GM, doubt Bergevin makes that call.

craigcaulks* · 01-15-2013, 02:16 PM

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But couldn't Bergevin still refuse to buy him out now and tell him to stay at home for the season?

That wouldn't look very good on management or the Habs in general.

Monctonscout · 01-15-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by craigcaulks

Because if given the option, is sure looks a lot more professional.

why would the NHL and PA punish teams for "doing the right thing"?

overlords · 01-15-2013, 02:17 PM

Pretty ridiculous that any of the cap hit is staying if the players are being allowed to play elsewhere.

craigcaulks* · 01-15-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

That would be pretty classless imo. He would look like a dick. The PA fought for the players and the GM denies the opportunity. As a new GM, doubt Bergevin makes that call.

New GM and former player.