Having had a look around the league I feel there are fewer players contract that are out of line with reality.
The Amnesty Buy Out last year helped.
The severe drop in salary cap for 2013-14 forced many to make tough choices.
However, some bad contracts continue to live on in Franchise NHL including these...
![Winnipeg Jets :WIN:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/WIN.png)
Ilya Bryzgalov, $13.7m (2011-2016) ... at least he's playing again, sort of...
![New York Rangers :NYR:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/NYR.png)
Evander Kane, $9.0m (2012-2017) ... again, could've been extended at 6m but lost to FA and resigned
![Anaheim Ducks :ANA:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/ANA.png)
Dustin Byfuglien, $9.0m (2011-2016) ... tough to move contract
![San Jose Sharks :SJ:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/SJ.png)
Tomas Vokoun, $8.0m (2011-2016) ... only because he's now on verge of retirement
![Montreal Canadiens :MON-NHL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/MON-NHL.png)
Matt Moulson, $8.0m (2011-2016) ... in superstar range but productive
![Montreal Canadiens :MON-NHL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/MON-NHL.png)
Troy Brouwer, $6.5m (2011-2015) ... FA bidding war contract
![Nashville Predators :NAS:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/NAS.png)
Paul Statsny, $6.6m (2014-2015) ... overpaid
![Phoenix Coyotes :PHO:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/PHO.png)
Danny Briere, $6.5m (2014-2015) ... old guy with injury history
![Tampa Bay Lightning :TBL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/TBL.png)
David Jones, $6.3m (2014-2015) ... leftover FA bidding war contract
![Boston Bruins :BOS-NHL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/BOS-NHL.png)
Patric Hornqvist, $6.1m (2013-2014) ... will get a decrease in pay next yr
![San Jose Sharks :SJ:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/SJ.png)
Patrick Berglund, $6.0m (2011-2015) ... cheaper options at Center for sure
![Nashville Predators :NAS:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/NAS.png)
Marcus Folingo, $6.0m (2012-2016) ... FA bidding war contract
![Buffalo Sabres :BUF-NHL3:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/BUF-NHL.png)
Michal Neuvirth, $6.0m (2013-2014) ... never got the starter's job
![Calgary Flames :CLG:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/CLG.png)
Artem Anisimov, $6.0m (2011-2015) ... who is this guy??? 6 million!?
![Columbus Blue Jackets :CLS:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/CLS.png)
Jackub Voracek, $5.8m (2014-2015) ... seriously overpaid
![Columbus Blue Jackets :CLS:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/CLS.png)
RJ Umberger, $5.6m (2015-2016) ... overpaid for his production
![Colorado Avalanche :COL-NHL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/COL-NHL.png)
Zach Bogosian, $5.5m (2014-2015) ... if only he would produce like a star!
![New York Rangers :NYR:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/NYR.png)
Nick Foligno, $5.5m (2012-2016) ... overpaid
![Edmonton Oilers :EDM:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/EDM.png)
Brian Boyle, $5.4m (2013-2014) ... Oilers getting hugh chunk of cap space yr end!
![Columbus Blue Jackets :CLS:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/CLS.png)
Brooks Laich, $5.3m (2012-2015) ... cheaper options, hurt a lot
![Buffalo Sabres :BUF-NHL3:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/BUF-NHL.png)
Tyler Myers, $5.0m (2014-2015) ... not living up to Calder hype
![New York Rangers :NYR:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/NYR.png)
Mikeal Backlund, $4.7m (2012-2015) ... over hyped, overpaid!
![Ottowa Senators :OTT:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/OTT-NEW.png)
Dany Heatley, $4.4m (2013-2016) ... really not earning his pay!
![Dallas Stars :DAL-NHL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/DAL-NHL2.png)
Stephen Weiss, $4.3m (2014-2015) ... he's struggling in Motortown!
![Pittsburgh Penguins :PIT-NHL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/PIT_NHL2020.png)
Brad Boyes, $4.1m (2014-2015) ... there are cheaper options
![New York Rangers :NYR:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/NYR.png)
Zybnek Michalek, $4.0m (2012-2015) ... hurt and not earning his pay
![Tampa Bay Lightning :TBL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/TBL.png)
Tomas Kaberle, $4.0m (2013-2014) ... playing in Czech league
![Edmonton Oilers :EDM:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/EDM.png)
Jay Harrison, $4.0m (2013-2016) ... not earning his contract
![New York Rangers :NYR:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/NYR.png)
Sheldon Brookbank, $2.6m (2013-2016) ... no name player who could've been picked up on the cheap
![Washington Capitals :WAS-NHL3:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/WAS-NHL3.png)
Ty Conklin, $0.6m (2013-2015) ... only because he's been retired for 2-3 years.
We'll keep an eye on these contract throughout the rest of the season and see what happens to them over time.