LA Kings rumoured to be making historic decision with Pierre-Luc Dubois
The LA Kings paid a kings ransom to acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Winnipeg Jets, and subsequently signed him to an eight-year, $68 million contract.
Only one year into the deal, and mere days before Pierre-Luc Dubois turns 26, it appears the LA Kings may buy him out, triggering the longest buyout in NHL history; 14 years.
The NHL's buyout rules are quite controversial due to their age restrictions. If a player is bought out ahead of their 26th birthday, their contract buyout will be worth 1/3 of the remaining contract, whereas if a buyout comes after their 26th birthday, it will constitute a 2/3 buyout.
Pierre-Luc Dubois turns 26 at the end of this month, and as long as the Stanley Cup Finals does not go to a game 7, the LA Kings will have the option to buy him out while he is still 25. Per NHL insider Frank Seravalli, this could be their plan.
"We heard GM Rob Blake say at locker cleanout day that the Kings were not planning on buying out Dubois. But this makes too much sense. At least until June 24, it does. That's when Dubois turns 26. For now, he is 25, and that means the Kings are only responsible for paying one-third of the money remaining on his deal, instead of two-thirds which happens when he celebrates his 26th birthday." - Frank Seravalli
Credit House of Hockey:
Frank Seravalli predicts that the LA Kings will buy out Pierre Luc Dubois
Frank Seravalli predicts that the LA Kings will buy out Pierre Luc Dubois
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