For the Washington Capitals, the past six postseasons have not been kind, especially for the team's offensive stars.
Year after year, Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green have all taken turns coming up empty during clutch situations, so maybe now it's time for George McPhee to turn his attention toward bringing in guys who thrive under pressure.
That's where a seasoned veteran like Danny Briere could come in.
According to many sources, including Sports Illustrated's Allan Muir, the Philadelphia Flyers have informed the two-time All-Star that he'll be bought out before free agency opens on July 5.
Briere had just two years and $5 million remaining on his deal, but it was his $6.5 million cap hit, not his salary, that forced the separation. The buyout wipes that hit off Philly’s cap, although the Flyers still have to pay Briere 66 percent of his remaining money owed ($3.3 million) over the next four years.
The buyout option was negotiated into the new CBA as a tool to help teams adjust to next year’s salary cap, which is decreasing from $70.2 million to $64. ...
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Washington Capitals: Why Team Should Have Interest in Danny Briere
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