FLA - MIN - No CBO

There would have to be some kind of side agreement that Keith comes back for free (or something) if he decides things aren't working out. Keith's cap recapture is pretty crazy. The buyout calculator doesn't factor that in.

***EDIT*** I really do think you're on to something with Pius Suter too. I'm going to make sure you get all the credit for bringing this to capfriendly.

I don't think he'd retire before his contract is up; FLA is a team that's supposed to be on the upswing, and coupling that with Quenneville as the coach, I don't think Keith would bail.

I HOPE you're right. and I think you probably are. It's just a non.....zero% area of concern. So, how can you protect yourself from it.

True, crazier things can and have happened (Luongo issue).

I calculated the recapture penalties that CHI would face if Keith retired:

1.) If he retired the minute he got traded to FLA (20-21 season): ‭$3,455,129 AAV for three years
2.) If he retired after his first year in FLA (21-22 season): $‭5,182,694 AAV for two years
3.) If he retired in the last year of his contract (22-23 season): $‭‭10,365,387‬ AAV for one year