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TurnedTheCorner · 07-12-2013, 11:07 AM

I've read different opinions and statements about this from various members here - does anyone know definitely what happens with Savard's contract?

I assume it comes off the cap hit once he is placed on LTIR closer to the start of the season. Is there a date or deadline for teams to be cap compliant? Will the Bruins have to shuffle people off the roster to accommodate Savard's salary because of this? Or can they keep them on the roster until LTIR kicks in?

Also, does anyone know enough about the specifics about why you would keep a player on LTIR instead of them retiring? My guess is that there is insurance ramifications to a player who is retired, and I guess that if they retire it would reduce or eliminate any insurance benefits they are being paid.

07-12-2013, 11:07 AM	#30
TurnedTheCorner Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Nov 2003 Exp:	I've read different opinions and statements about this from various members here - does anyone know definitely what happens with Savard's contract? I assume it comes off the cap hit once he is placed on LTIR closer to the start of the season. Is there a date or deadline for teams to be cap compliant? Will the Bruins have to shuffle people off the roster to accommodate Savard's salary because of this? Or can they keep them on the roster until LTIR kicks in? Also, does anyone know enough about the specifics about why you would keep a player on LTIR instead of them retiring? My guess is that there is insurance ramifications to a player who is retired, and I guess that if they retire it would reduce or eliminate any insurance benefits they are being paid.