[Sylvanfan]

I know Pat did ask Jeff about it when he was considering making the claim. The ruling was that since he didn't acquire the player as a UFA than he wouldn't be penalized for the buyout. Which leads me to believe if you trade for a guy signed as a UFA than he retires...you shouldn't be on the hook for the cap hit either.

I see where you stand Doug because when I was asked I thought it meant any player signed as a UFA during the summer would carry the retirement buyout risk for that first year regardless who had the player. But to be truthful, it's easier to keep track the way it's been done.