When looking at the New York Islanders, it's evident that they are going to have to try to free up some money. While in a perfect world freeing yourself of Johnny Boychuk and Andrew Ladd's contracts would be amazing.
The one issue with that is that they are essentially buyout proof. Buying out Boychuk only frees up $833,333 over the next two years before it becomes a $416,667 cap hit for two years after that. It's not nearly enough relief to be worthwhile.
Ladd's is even worse, it only frees up $666,667 over the next three years and then costs you $333,333 for three years after the deal expires.