bustaheims
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Kessel Run said:The Islanders also have the option of deferring the contract to next year since he won't be showing up, and they can use that $5M indefinitely as far as I can tell.
Silly loophole indeed.
Unless Thomas officially retires before the end of the season. If he does, then the cap hit expires when the season ends. They can keep the cap hit for as long as Thomas is still considered to be an active player.