Brendan Gallagher of the Montreal Canadiens has shown signs of decline over the past few seasons.
His demanding style of play has led to noticeable physical wear and tear. Although he continues to contribute honorably in a less prominent role, his hefty salary of $6.5 million weighs heavily on the team's salary cap.
According to Capfriendly users, he ranks among the most likely candidates for a contract buyout. See the list:
1. J. Kotkaniemi 2. I. Mikheyev 3. J. Campbell 4. D. Nurse 5. J. Skinner 6. V. Nichushkin 7. C. Atkinson 8. B. Gallagher