A buyout can come back to bite NHL teams, but the immediate cap relief from parting with a player who's holding the squad back could be well worth it. Jack Campbell [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA3NTIxOTQzODExNzk0MjA1/usatsi_21684481_168400847_lowres.jpg] Jack Campbell The Edmonton Oilers placed Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout. The team announced the decision Sunday after Campbell spent most the season in the AHL. Once he clears waivers on July 1, he will become a UFA. Campbell, 32, was in the second year of a five-year contract worth $5 million per year. The buyout length will now last six seasons. Here's the cap hit per year, according to PuckPedia: 2024-25: $1.1 million 2025-26: $2.3 million 2026-27: $2.6 million 2027-28: $1.5 million 2028-29: $1.5 million 2029-30: $1.5 million That means the Oilers will save $3.9 million next season, $2.7 million in 2025-26 and $2.4 million in 2026-27. More to come.
