we are not retaining 50% on him.

might as well buy him out

just tossing around ideas. don’t like the dead cap over the next 4 years (i think 4) of buying him out and don’t want to pay to get rid of him.

I wouldn't retain more than what his buyout cost would be.

The $2.5M dead cap this season (vs $833k) would be more obstructive than the $1.83M dead cap will be in years 3 & 4 when the cap is expected to resume growing next season. If they are able to find a buyer, I can’t see the Pens retaining more than $1M because of the ease of the buyout hit.

I would entertain retaining on a trade - but 1.5mil max. Anything more I think buyout is the better option

Not much. Pens likely don't want to retain $2.5M for 2 years. Could see Pens retain $1.25M for a late pick at most. And Avs/Pens would want to find a 3rd team to eat the other $1.25M.

we won't be contending in 4 years realistically so who cares. we have two more chances max imo