Good point was brought up regarding new owner, missed that this was actually added (in general rule)
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Any new GM to the league will have the chance to drop 1 player from their roster for free (no buy-out penalty incurred). They will have 7 days to do so after taking over their new team.
Also - They WILL be able to bid on that player in FA right away, unlike a normal buy-out player.
This is a chance for our new GM's to drop a bad contract, or previous bad FA signing, but be able to potentially get that player back at a reduced cost if they still would want that player.
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Therefore, if you still have any player you are looking to use free drop time is still allowed and then based on this can try to win him again as FA.