Look at all the people coming up with reasons as to how this could actually be legit at the exact perfect time for both the player and team. (When I say legit, I mean a legit reason to go on LTIR, I'm sure he's got a legit skin condition but gimme a break)
A) Player gets to retire when he originally planned to, but not officially so he still gets paid but doesn't have to play for it
B) Team gets to put him on LTIR instead of having to face cap recapture penalties
Everybody benefits here....well except for the other 29 NHL cubs and their fans who just watched the Hawks win 3 cups because of a cap circumventing front loaded deal.
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