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Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
I could be incorrect but aren't teams on the book for the remainder of age 35+ multi-year contracts if the player retires?
I thought that was clarified by someone in training camp
if that's the case, then the Oilers absolutely arranged a charade with Smith since he had nagging issues in order to be rid of his salary
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Smith's contract isn't considered a "35+". It's not 35+ if:
-total compensation either stays the same or increases from one year to the subsequent year
-there are no signing bonuses after Year 1