Yes, you can: “Additionally, a player and team may mutually agree to terminate a contract at any time. This process can only be completed if the player clears unconditional waivers.” (Wiki)

Recently, Jeremy Bracco in Toronto: https://twitter.com/Fried...tatus/1354113014337835010

Anyway, Lindholm, B. Morrison and Q are the obvious choices to give away for a bag of pucks if need be quickly.
- stonefire

Teams and the NHLPA both frown on that route. Its rarely used unless a team is trying to do someone a favor and see if they can catch on with another team for a better opportunity.

Van just signed Demko 5×5. Holtby is now a target for the Hawks cap space.
- mohel

Yeah, but then we have to watch Holtby stink up the place next year and the rest of this season. He has been in decline for 4 seasons. The Caps were able to outscore his goaltending in their Cup year

That is if they mutually agree
- LAHawk

Can happen when money changes hands.

There is nothing on CF that Krutil has signed an ELC.
- Elbows15

If I understand correctly, Krutil signed standard AHL contract after his try-out and if he didn’t, he would either have to join Kelowna once WHL started, or return to Europe (probably back to Litoměřice in Czech 2nd tier). Uncertainity over CHL forced the issue, I guess.

Yeah, but then we have to watch Holtby stink up the place next year and the rest of this season. He has been in decline for 4 seasons. The Caps were able to outscore his goaltending in their Cup year
- Elbows15

He can play in Rockford, where only Eli has to watch.

That cap space is for the Hawks to get paid to acquire and hide dogs.

There is nothing on CF that Krutil has signed an ELC.
- Elbows15

Sorry, that's my error. Thanks for catching that.

Krutil was signed to an AHL contract after being on an ATO. So with that correction, the Hawks did good with signing Phillips first to an ELC before Krutil (both are 2020 draft picks).

I thought he signed an AHL contract for this year. I think he would not be able to go to the W next year since he had a pro contract.

Does Phillips have to go to the OHL next year if he doesn't make CHI?
- totem

I don't think so. He will be 20 by the time next season starts.

That is if they mutually agree
- LAHawk

I believe that was the case with Seeler. He didn't want to report to Rockford so both parties agreed to terminate his contract so he could pursue a job elsewhere.

From what I can gather, he hasn't signed anywhere, not even overseas.

Teams and the NHLPA both frown on that route. Its rarely used unless a team is trying to do someone a favor and see if they can catch on with another team for a better opportunity.
- Elbows15

Sure, often when the player prefers Europe over AHL/ECHL and nobody cares about loans and/or keeping rights (another example is Filip Chlapík in Ottawa recently).

I also remember a player having his contract terminated this way for being out of shape at the beginning of training camp, Jake Dotchin in Tampa (thanks, Google).

He can play in Rockford, where only Eli has to watch.

That cap space is for the Hawks to get paid to acquire and hide dogs.
- mohel

JC will play him. I am all for getting more picks but the Canucks aren't going anywhere this season. So, not sure there is any urgency for them to give up a 1st to get rid of him. They are in decent shape for next season, too. Their only crucial RFA is Gaudette.

I believe that was the case with Seeler. He didn't want to report to Rockford so both parties agreed to terminate his contract so he could pursue a job elsewhere.

From what I can gather, he hasn't signed anywhere, not even overseas.
- Theo Fox

Oh, Seeler… totally forgot about him already

JC will play him. I am all for getting more picks but the Canucks aren't going anywhere this season. So, not sure there is any urgency for them to give up a 1st to get rid of him. They are in decent shape for next season, too. Their only crucial RFA is Gaudette.
- Elbows15

He's just an example. And I didn't say a 1st. I think they have Pettersson and Hughes, too.

JC will play him. I am all for getting more picks but the Canucks aren't going anywhere this season. So, not sure there is any urgency for them to give up a 1st to get rid of him. They are in decent shape for next season, too. Their only crucial RFA is Gaudette.
- Elbows15

Petterson and Hughes?

He's just an example. And I didn't say a 1st. I think they have Pettersson and Hughes, too.
- mohel

Missed them. Pettersen is on LTIR at the moment. Didn't scroll down far enough.

I said a 1st because that is the only way I would take on that contract. What is the point otherwise? Hawks could use that 5M/6M in a different area.

JFC. There are about 30 UFA goalies after this season.

JFC. There are about 30 UFA goalies after this season.
- Elbows15

Not even Bowman can screw up and not come out with one goalie.

Not even Bowman can screw up and not come out with one goalie.
- paulr

You really underestimate Bowmans abilities not to screw up.

You really underestimate Bowmans abilities not to screw up.
- BetweenTheDots

Sell if it is a hockey deal or financial deal that makes sense. No rush to move Soderberg or Janmark unless there is a decent return. deHaan is another story.
- Ztra

Agreed, the more i watch Soda and Janmark I'm fine with getting some kind of quality prospect or quality draft pick for them, they have faded down the stretch like many players on this team have

deHaan is getting worse by the game sad to say

- Theo Fox

That's right so many do, hahaha

JFC. There are about 30 UFA goalies after this season.
- Elbows15

Which surprises me why the Canucks paid so much for Demko

(frank), how much is Lanky going to cost us if he keeps performing the way he is

https://twitter.com/goice.../1377275214158049284?s=01

Very impressive considering the defense playing in front of him

Ties Hasek

Agreed, the more i watch Soda and Janmark I'm fine with getting some kind of quality prospect or quality draft pick for them, they have faded down the stretch like many players on this team have

deHaan is getting worse by the game sad to say
- BetweenTheDots

It's unfortunate that de Haan has fallen off as much as he has. I actually think Janmark and Soderberg are playing the exact same as they have been. They are just middle six guys.

Missed them. Pettersen is on LTIR at the moment. Didn't scroll down far enough.

I said a 1st because that is the only way I would take on that contract. What is the point otherwise? Hawks could use that 5M/6M in a different area.
- Elbows15

Stan to Van: I'll take Loui and Holtby off your hands. Gives you $9M to resign your guys and add a bit to your roster. Your fans are getting tired of waiting... Throw me a #1 and a #3 and you can have it all.

Van to Stan: ?

Stan to Van: I'll take Loui and Holtby off your hands. Gives you $9M to resign your guys and add a bit to your roster. Your fans are getting tired of waiting... Throw me a #1 and a #3 and you can have it all.

Van to Stan: ?
- mohel

They both have no trade clauses, Stan should ask for more.