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Team-by-team salary-cap savings
How much cash and cap room each team would clear by using amnesty clause
Originally Published: October 31, 2011
By
Chad Ford | ESPN.com
Like in most lockout-related matters, the amnesty clause that figures to be a part of the next collective bargaining agreement is all about the money. More specifically, the amount it can save each club.
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