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Second Buyout Window
Asked Jul 19, 2024 by AJ
Since Joe Veleno filed for arbitration, but settled on a deal with the team prior to the hearing, do the Red Wings still qualify for a second buyout window since an arbitration hearing was never held?
Answer
Jul 22, 2024
The second buyout window becomes available when the last arbitration case is either awarded OR settled. Therefore, Veleno signing triggered a second buyout window. You can read more here: