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Waivers - Over 35 yrs old

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Asked Aug 16, 2024 by Scott

If the Oilers were to Put Corey Perry on Waivers and he cleared, would his salary cap hit still apply because he is over 35 yrs old?

Answer

Aug 16, 2024

The over 35 rules changed with the 2020 CBA.  Only certain contracts qualify for those 35+ rules, and Perry's contract does not, so it is treated like any other contract. 

Here are the rules: https://puckpedia.com/salary-cap/revised-rules-35-contracts

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