The NHL's contract buyout period runs every year from June 16-30. Unlike the last two seasons, there are no longer compliance buyout options that won't count against a team's salary cap. For the remainder of the current collective bargaining agreement, all buyouts count against the cap.
Buyouts are calculated at two-thirds of the remaining value over twice the remaining contract term for players 26 and older. For those under 26, the calculation is one-third of the remaining value over twice the remaining term. Players still sidelined by injuries during the buyout period are ineligible.
The following slideshow ranks the 10 NHL players most likely to be bought out this summer. Remaining contract term, buyout cap hit and player performance factored into the compilation of this ranking.
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Article written by Lyle Richardson