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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Hossa probably doesn't really care about Chicago's cap situation. He can still collect his paycheque while he is on LTIR, so this is a much more attractive option than retiring outright, and missing out on the remaining $4 m on his contract.
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Hossa has been there for eight years and won three cups. All the core members of those championship teams are still there - I'm sure he doesn't want to stick them with a $4.25M penalty for three years. How would that go over?
"Hey guys, I'm done, but enjoy not being able to add a top six forward or multiple guys at the deadline for the rest of Toews and Kane's prime years".