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Originally Posted by sureLoss
1. it is buyout resistant. As signing bonuses get paid in full regardless of buyout.
2. As signing bonuses are paid out on July 1st, he can retire on July 2nd of year 3 and only leave $1.25 mil on the table. Essentially getting paid 17.5 million for 2 years of playing for the Leafs. Leafs will still get the $6.25 mil cap hit, but they can/will probably trade it to a team like the Coyotes who need to reach the floor or have lots of cap space
Welcome to the new era of cap cheating contracts.
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What is the impact on escrow?
Do players have to put a % of their bonus into escrow? If not, do his teammates need to put in a higher percentage??