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Originally Posted by Bingo
I think the buy out will create more pain than the player given the payout schedule and the coming contracts to core pieces in Tkachuk, Bennett, and Ferland.
With the contract heading into the back nine in October I'd ride it out. His underlying numbers are certainly better this year, even if his production hasn't returned.
Sam Bennett has played only 51 minutes with Brouwer this year.
Mark Jankowski only 17.
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Demote him then, because he's part of a leadership group that has failed this team beyond acceptable limits.
The best way to handle Brouwer for all involved is to find someone who will take him at 50% retained. Less long-term pain than a buyout, but gets him away from the team all the same.