Bertuzzi, Raycroft, Stumpel become latest NHLers scheduled for a buyout.

thehockeynews.com     Jul 9, 2008            

Todd Bertuzzi is looking for yet another new home. His tenure in Anaheim is over after just one season as the Ducks placed Bertuzzi on unconditional waivers Friday and will buy out the final year of his contract. The rugged winger signed a two-year deal last summer and had 40 points (14-26) in 68 games for the Ducks. He was scheduled to earn US$4 million next season but will instead be paid two-thirds of that amount (roughly $2.7 million) over the coming two years. He's not the only player looking for a new employer after getting bought out on Friday. The Toronto Maple Leafs started that process with goalie Andrew Raycroft, the Florida Panthers did the same with centre Jozef Stumpel and the New York Islanders parted ways with forward Shawn Bates. NHL teams have had the option to buy out players since signing a new collective... [read full story]                    


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