Despite the Bruins Cutting Ties, Mitchell Miller Will Still Become a Rich Man
The Mitchell Miller case has left an imprint on the Boston Bruins that may never go away.
The intense lapse of judgement by Bruins management to sign him, followed by weak justification of the move, and then finally walking away after a PR nightmare, is one of the most disappointing displays of putting skill over character since Montreal's selection of Logan Mailloux in the 2021 NHL draft.
We now know, however, that the Miller case isn't truly over. Not only is he still under contract with the Bruins, destined to report to their AHL affiliate in Providence, but he will become a very rich man off of his failed contract.
NHL Insider Greg Wyshynski went more in depth about the Bruins' options.
Wyshynski outlined three options for the Bruins and Miller to legally part ways, although he won't be playing in the NHL or AHL prior to his release. The first option is a buyout at the end of the season, which would result in a salary cap charge of $287,222 through 2027, or twice the remaining length of Miller's entry-level contract. In this case, the Bruins would still owe Miller his contract money for the 2022-23 season, which would likely consist of his $95,000 signing bonus and $82,500 minor-league salary.
This implies that despite only being a member of the Bruins for a few days, Miller will make $516,667 from the deal.
This is truly just an embarrassing display on so many levels, and one that won't be forgotten too soon.
Source: Blade Of Steel
| POLL |
Should the NHL let Mitchell Miller be an exception to the buyout clause. |
| Yes | 92 | 40.5 % |
| No | 135 | 59.5 % |
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