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Originally Posted by Canada 02
what if game 7 goes to OT and the game ends on June 15th? Buyout window opens on June 17th; players need to clear waivers before receiving the buyout, thus June 18th or after protected lists are submitted
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I believe teams can put players on waivers for the purpose of a buyout 24 hours before the buyout window opens.
My understanding is that if Game 7 ends in the wee hours of June 15, the buyout window will open at noon ET on June 17, and teams can put players on waivers for the purpose of a buyout at noon ET on June 16. There would be a five-hour window during which teams can buy players out before they need to submit their protected lists.
It's tight, but it shouldn't be a big deal because teams aren't going to wait until that morning before deciding whether or not to buy a player out.