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Originally Posted by JackIsBack
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.
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2/3 is less than 3/3. And it equals millions. If the p[layer can get a new contract that equals or exceeds the difference, great. If not, they get much less than they bargained for (and I suspect their agent doesn't take a hit off the buyout).