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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
NMC doesn't prevent teams from buying out a player.
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yes it does.
https://offsidenewsco.com/news/explaining-nhl-buyouts
Buyout starts with unconditional waivers. NMC blocks waivers (unless the player agrees to waive and go on waivers). That's the entire difference between a NMC and a NTC.
Further, a player with a NMC can agree to forgo the waiver period for a buyout... but they have to agree. Therefore, the NMC still blocks the buyout if the player wants it to. If a player with a NMC wants to stay put, he stays put.