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Originally Posted by ComixZone

Yeah, really.

Gagner: 4.8 cap-hit, signed through 2015, owed 10M in salary
Purcell: 4.5 cap-hit, signed through 2015, owed 9M in salary

It costs them more to buy out Gagner. Unless there's a pick involved, it makes no sense at all.

http://www.capgeek.com/faq/how-do-buyouts-work

Younger than age 26 at the time of buyout, 1/3 the remaining value
Age 26 or older at the time of the buyout, 2/3 the remaining value

Gagner is 24, Purcell is 28.