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Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef
I don't see why he would agree to a buyout and forfeit 1/3 of his annual salary, I don't care who you are 1/3 of your salary would hurt anyone especially when it is your final paycheck and the latter certainly is not allowed and would be met with severe penalties if the Flames and Smid got caught.
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It is exactly what Drury did.
He had 1 year $7 million left and was injured.
He waived the medical requirement and let the Rangers buy him out.
He is now Director of Player Development for the Rangers... granted hired 4 years after his buyout.