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Originally Posted by Macindoc
I don't believe the CBA entitled them to hold him out for any period of time when it was determined that he was fit to play. Not having the cap space is not a valid reason for not taking someone off IR when they are fit to play.
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Not taking someone off LTIR who was entitled to go on, when they probably can play, is a much more subtle and easier play than just dumping players who are “banged up” onto LTIR. There’s a minimum standard for LTIR. 10 games and/or 24 days missed. Kucherov qualified to go on LTIR when they put him there. Did they fudge his return? Probably, but readiness to play after injury is a lot easier to play with.
What $5M player is Vegas going to do without for a month? And what’s the injury?