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Originally Posted by GioforPM
It's true the union supported the idea last time. But individual players only like it if they can sign with another team for money that will even out their takeaway. If they are bought out and never get another job, that's millions out of their pocket.
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They still get 2/3 of their money (unless they're under 26)... and become UFA. So to the player - there is no difference from a regular buyout. It betters for the players... it my inversely effect the few that are bought out, that would not have been under a regular buyout and that can't make up that 1/3 difference in free agency - that's a small number.
With so many buyout proof contracts - it's needed to clear out some bad ones - Lucic and McDavid are buyout proof - McDavid is a good contract, but things can change through injury and other unforeseen circumstances.