NHL Buyout Window Opens

The NHL buyout window is open, forcing teams to decide whether to shed costly contracts — and some choices are downright wild. Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s young contract could cost the Hurricanes a fortune over the next decade if bought out now, while Brendan Gallagher’s declining play and playoff benching make him a logical cut. Ondrej Palat’s underwhelming season and hefty salary make him a prime target for the Islanders, alongside others like Mayfield and Engvall. But beware: some deals, like Huberdeau’s or Nurse’s, are nearly impossible to buy out cheaply — timing matters, and teams better act before players hit age 26. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fde5066e517fb51