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the Penguins don’t have a long history of buying out players, but it might be worth it this offseason." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Who are possible buyout candidates within the Penguins?" } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Jeff Carter", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The fans first choice to buyout thanks to his bloated contract and full no-move clause is Jeff Carter; the massive issue, however, is that he’s buyout proof." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Carter is riding a 35+ contract meaning any buyout would still count towards the salary cap in full." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In short, the only way the Penguins get out from both Carter and his contract is by finding a trade partner." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Likely not happening thanks not only to Carter’s deteriorating skill, but also because a trade would have to be approved by Carter." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Mikael Granlund", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Since most people know Carter can’t be bought out, everyone usually turns to Mikael Granlund; a massive flop following the trade deadline who makes $5 million against the cap for two more seasons." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "If the Penguins decide to buyout Granlund, it would save a good chunk of change against the cap; the buyout would take four season to complete, but affordable for the most part." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "For the 2023-24 season, the Penguins would only be hit with $833,333 against the cap; then the following three would be an extra million at $1.833 million." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Granlund does have the flexibility of not having any clauses attached to his deal, but the Penguins might be hard pressed to find a taker." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In 21 games with the Penguins, Granlund only scored one goal and four assists; it might just be easier to save the money where they can." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Jeff Petry", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "This one is a little more off the beaten path, but many can agree that the trade to acquire Jeff Petry hasn’t worked out in the Penguins favor." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Petry arrived in Pittsburgh and immediately became the highest paid defensemen but didn’t play up to the expectations." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "If the Penguins want to save some money, finding a trade partner for Petry might be an option, but what would a buyout cost?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Buying out Petry would be hefty; 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Possible Buyout Candidates for the Penguins