Creative Cap Space and Moves

Giroux get bought out by the Sens (or any team looking to artificial inflate their cap). The buyout costs them $3.6m in real money split over 2 years but inflates their cap by $5.6m then $1.3m. They get a pick and a B prospect for their cash. Flyers re-sign G. It's still a legal move as far as I can tell.

Seattle are paid off to accept a trade for Voracek (with retention) and select a UFA contract from the Flyers at the expansion. Essentially selecting Voracek at a reduced cap hit.

Comes with an agreed extension in the $6.5-7.5 range.

Trade for Hamilton's expiring contract for the early negotiation opportunity.

Any team to recoup some picks traded away.