Avalanche's Brad Stuart: Facing contract buyout
Stuart (back) will be subjected to a contract buyout by the Avs, per general manager Joe Sakic, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis:
Given that he's set for a contract buyout at 36 years old, the Avalanche will not get any cap relief. However, there will be salary buyout savings amounting to $2.4 million in 2016-17. The 16-year veteran only appeared in six games last season and went scoreless with a minus-2 rating. After undergoing back surgery last February, it would be surprising to see the defenseman extend his playing career for much longer.
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