Luke Fox of Sportsnet: There has been some speculation that the NHL could consider teams being allowed to use a compliance buyout heading into next season. The NHLPA could need to sign off on allowing compliance buyouts.
A look at some potential compliance buyout candidates.
Loui Eriksson – Vancouver Canucks – two years left on his deal at a $6 million cap hit. Canucks may need the cap space to re-sign free agents.
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Justin Abdelkader – Detroit Red Wings – three years left on his deal at a $4.