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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
I pretty much read this as the equivalent of a two-way deal for a player. There apparently was not a ton of interest in Tortorella last year, so I think it could definitely be argued that the Canucks signed him to a contract excessive in both term and salary. But, as noted, if his buyout is only $1.6 million, that's a pretty good escape clause for the Canucks.
As it is, Tortorella made $3.6 million for one terrible year with the Canucks. I'd say it is near impossible to spin the buyout into a win for the Canucks based on this.
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I'm just shocked that he agreed to such a cheap buy-out clause. Its strange to see such a low-ball number on such a long contract especially one that made Torts tied at the top as the highest paid coach in the league.
I dont figure that someone gets to be among the top paid coaches in the league if they arent in demand.
Just weird. I cant believe someone would agree to that in a long-term contract. Whats the point?