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Originally Posted by Moneyhands23
Hathaway could just be put on waivers and sent down if he clears.
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My assumption here is that if Brouwer is not bought out, he is on the roster. If he is then a replacement player (Hathaway) is needed on the roster. So it's Brouwer at 4.5M for 2 years or buyout+Hathaway/other replacement level player at 2.35M for 4 years.
Assuming Hanifin is signed on a 2 year bridge, his next contract likely swallows up a chunk of that 4.5M to Brouwer, with the rest going into a forward and some left over. Or you get Hanifin cost controlled now, the price being carrying that buyout hit.
Bridge saves money in years 3 onwards, buyout saves money next 2 years, then in remaining years of Hanifin deal after buyout off books