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Originally Posted by neo45
Wouldn’t he need to be on waivers already to be eligible for the first buyout window? Confused about the timing
Also surprised they were even close to a deal considering how bad Neal is
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You can put him on waivers and buy him out on the same day... it's just that you don't get to pull back if someone claims him, and why would they save you and take on that cap hit (it a save Mary type a play anyhow) - so really there is no risk - the Oilers' were just waiting to see if they could get a trade worked out, and the trade would be a retained salary deal - with other assets or picks going with Neal, so that's why someone would do it - not for Neal.