Buyout Talk
from TSN,
With the salary cap remaining flat at $81.5 million, many teams could consider using the buyout window to increase their cap space this off-season.
One player who has been seemingly awaiting a buyout for several months in New York Rangers defenceman Tony DeAngelo, who last played for the team in January.
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported in April that the 25-year-old defenceman rejected the Rangers offer to mutually terminate his contract, instead electing to be bought out this summer. DeAngelo hasn't played since Jan. 30 following a reported altercation with a teammate after a loss.
With DeAngelo signed through next season at a cap hit of $4.8 million, a buyout would save the Rangers $4.2 million next season, while adding a cap charge of $883,334 in 2022-23.
According to Scott Powers of The Athletic, one team that does not plan to make a move in the buyout window is the Chicago Blackhawks.
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