The NHL's first buyout period of the season officially opens on Friday.
Beginning at 2 p.m., teams have the option to put players on unconditional waivers for purposes of a buyout. For players with no-movement clauses, teams can immediately proceed with a buyout.
The Penguins have used a buyout just three in their history, first buying out Sebastien Caron and Shane Endicott in 2006, then buying out the remainder of Jack Johnson's contract in 2020. The Penguins will be paying that Johnson buyout off through 2026, with the buyout cost rising to $1,916,667 for next season, and then dropping $916,667 for the final three years.