Chris Johnston @reporterchris 29m
The breakdown of Patrice Bergeron's extension with the #bruins: $7.5M, $8.25M, $8.25M, $8M, $6.5M, $5M, $4.25M and $4.25M.
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Originally Posted by TurnedTheCorner
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.
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As per Capgeek going from bottom to top:
CapGeek @capgeek 11 Jul
Option 2 extremely unlikely because it requires spending to $68.3M and leaves little flexibility in season for injury call-ups, etc.
CapGeek @capgeek 11 Jul
Option 1 seems more likely and can be accomplished via creative recalls/demotions on opening day.
CapGeek @capgeek 11 Jul
2) Add cap payroll to max of $68.3M, then place Savard on LTIR on final day of camp. Can continue spending up to $68.3M during the season.
CapGeek @capgeek 11 Jul
1) Build roster with $64.3M cap payroll on opening day, then place Savard on LTIR on Day 1. Gives them up to ~$68.3M during the season.
CapGeek @capgeek 11 Jul
Just to recap on the #NHL #Bruins, it appears they have two cap options, neither which involves shedding salary.