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Originally Posted by Locke
Why do people keep thinking that the risk to the Kings is low?
Resolute's post is a great example.
They filed to have the contract terminated and the League agreed. Theres likely going to be a grievance but if the Kings lose that grievance they've likely:
- Exceeded the cap illegally for the summer
- Missed the buyout window
- Missed the waiver window
- Missed opportunities to trade him
Those are some pretty serious consequences so I disagree that theres no risk for the Kings because it looks like if they lose their grievance they are likely stuck not only with Richards' cap hit and money but also a pretty disgruntled player on their main roster.
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Did the League agree? I missed that.
Anyway, I don't think they were close to a trade at any point. Plus, they already had a pretty disgruntled player (who will not be on the NHL roster - you can bank on that).
The cap hit is the biggest risk going forward, but are they over now with his salary or just really close? Anyway, I thought that the cap only applied during the season anyway - you can go over as long as you fix it by the start of the regular season. And then I think they can buy him out.