The Vancouver Canucks bought out Oliver Ekman-Larsson this week. Let's break it down.
"My intention is not to use buyouts."
Those words were spoken by Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin at his end of season press conference in April. Fast forward two months and the Canucks will pay Oliver Ekman-Larsson just under $20 million over the next eight years not to play for them.
Canucks buy out Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Where does Oliver Ekman-Larsson end up next? We know the Boston Bruins had interest in him before he was traded to Vancouver. Could they be a fit?