The New York Rangers will be buying out the final two years of defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk’s contract.
After much confusion, the Rangers second buyout window did not open until 12:01 am today. Pavel Buchnevich’s contract technically wasn’t filed until Saturday and weekends don’t count.
Colin Stephensen: According to the NHLPA the Rangers buyout window is open now and closes at 11:59:59 on Friday.
Cap Friendly: “#Rangers buying out the remaining 2 years of Shattenkirk’s contract would result in 4 years of buyout cap hit broken down as follows:
2019-20: $1,483,333*
2020-21: $6,083,333
2021-22: $1,433,333
2022-23: $1,433,333
*It would save NY $5,166,667 in cap space this season.