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Avs have officially bought out the final year on Brooks Orpik’s contract. Contract was for $5.5 million. Orpik is now UFA

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Avs have officially bought out the final year on Brooks Orpik’s contract. Contract was for $5.5 million. Orpik is now UFA

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