Savard never officially retired and since his injury was a catastrophic injury, the B's/Insurance were still on the books for total length of contract, which was 7 years. Sweeney today alone cleared out $6.5 - $8 million in cap space with Savard and Smith gone, and signing Meleskey to a below market deal. Bruins also signed Matt Beleskey to 5 year $19 million contract. Report: Bruins sign Matt Beleskey to 5-year, $19 million deal - CBSSports.com
I wouldn't have retired either. Mateus Ohlund had a similar situation with the Lightning - in the sense of being on the roster long term without playing. Sevard was fantastic wih Atlanta. Sucks that his career ended like that.
Marty St Louis hanging up his skates. Martin St. Louis retires from NHL after 16-year career with Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers - NHL.com - News
RE: the Phil Kessel trade... ARTICLE: Video game version of Phil Kessel trade goes awry Even in the make-believe world of video games, it doesn't make sense, thus not possible.