Mitchell Miller is still under contract with the Bruins until further action
When the management of the Boston Bruins decided that they were parting ways with Mitchell Miller, it felt like the conclusion of a polarizing story that took over this past weekend.
However, it's allegedly not that easy, contract-wise, for both sides to go their separate ways.
ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports that Miller is still under contract with the Bruins and, on paper, is assigned to the Providence Bruins of the AHL.
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Wyshynski continued:
''The Bruins could simply decide to pay Miller to stay home for this season and then buy him out at the end of the year for one-third of his NHL salary.''
''The Bruins could work with Miller, agent Eustace King and the NHLPA on a settlement that would allow him to become a free agent. While Miller is in the AHL, this would fall under NHLPA jurisdiction.''
''But if the Bruins or the NHL sought to terminate the contract because of Miller's history, a source tells ESPN that the NHLPA would be expected to file a grievance. Same goes for any kind of multi-year suspension to essentially nullify the contract.''
''Things are still settling after a tense weekend. There's been little discussion between the Bruins, NHL and NHLPA in the aftermath. But expect the action to potentially pick up by later in the week.''
''The Bruins could work with Miller, agent Eustace King and the NHLPA on a settlement that would allow him to become a free agent. While Miller is in the AHL, this would fall under NHLPA jurisdiction.''
''But if the Bruins or the NHL sought to terminate the contract because of Miller's history, a source tells ESPN that the NHLPA would be expected to file a grievance. Same goes for any kind of multi-year suspension to essentially nullify the contract.''
''Things are still settling after a tense weekend. There's been little discussion between the Bruins, NHL and NHLPA in the aftermath. But expect the action to potentially pick up by later in the week.''
Basically, the club can't legally terminate Miller's contract outright without the NHLPA filing a grievance.
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