Devils to buy out Cory Schneider
by Matt Teague from on (#58XK5)
The New Jersey Devils placed veteran netminder Cory Schneider on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout, the team announced Thursday.
The 34-year-old has two years remaining on his current deal with an annual cap hit of $6 million.
Schneider's cap hit will be $2 million per season for the next four years following the buyout, according to CapFriendly. He is now an unrestricted free agent.
The 6-foot-3 puck-stopper split time between between the Devils and AHL Binghamton Devils in 2019-20. He appeared in 13 games for the NHL club, posting a 3.53 goals-against average and .887 save percentage.
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