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Originally Posted by kyuss275
Pretty much agree with the whole article. Smid more than likely can't be bought out so he really shouldn't be on the list.
As for Wideman, if they can't trade him before the buy-out closes, then they should buy him out.
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If Smid can be bought out, he should. He's the only one I think is worth buying out. Unfortunately, he might not pass medical. In that case, LTIRetirement for him is fine. Sorta agree with article, won't be bought out. But if he's medically cleared, he would be first on my list.
Wideman IMO has a better chance of being 50% salary retained (which ownership hates) then traded, than a buyout. I think money for him not to play with us is about the same, but then he's an asset at TDL. Agree with article, shouldn't be bought out, but there is more reasoning to buy him out than I had realized.
Stajan could use some time being tested as a 2/3RW with Backlund vs 4C. I wouldn't buy him out. But I'm curious if he'd clear waivers to reach buyout. Agree with article, no buy out.
Raymond, I'd just leave in the minors for a season. He was doing well there. If someone will take him 50% retained, go for it. But with 1 year left, I'd just ride it out vs buy out. Agree with article no buy out.