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Originally Posted by Bingo
Agent gives that in exchange for a lofty AHL deal.
So instead of 5 x 900,000 / 82 + 77 x 95,000 / 82 = $144K
He gets 5 x 650,000 / 82 + 77 x 275,000 / 82 = $298K as an almost worst case scenario
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But giving up a lower NHL salary in exchange for more AHL money is not the same as the player "pushing hard for the minimum".
I still maintain a player should not be actively lobbying for less money in hopes of giving him a better chance at an NHL job. If the team is tying the coaches hands so much such that a $175K difference in salary is a factor in not putting the best possible players on the ice, then I'd be concerned.