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...
Ilya Bryzgalov, $13.7m (2011-2016) ... at least he's playing again, sort of...
Evander Kane, $9.0m (2012-2017) ... again, could've been extended at 6m but lost to FA and resigned
Dustin Byfuglien, $9.0m (2011-2016) ... tough to move contract
Tomas Vokoun, $8.0m (2011-2016) ... only because he's now on verge of retirement
Matt Moulson, $8.0m (2011-2016) ... in superstar range but productive
Troy Brouwer, $6.5m (2011-2015) ... FA bidding war contract
Paul Statsny, $6.6m (2014-2015) ... overpaid
Danny Briere, $6.5m (2014-2015) ... old guy with injury history
David Jones, $6.3m (2014-2015) ... leftover FA bidding war contract
Patric Hornqvist, $6.1m (2013-2014) ... will get a decrease in pay next yr
Patrick Berglund, $6.0m (2011-2015) ... cheaper options at Center for sure
Marcus Folingo, $6.0m (2012-2016) ... FA bidding war contract
Michal Neuvirth, $6.0m (2013-2014) ... never got the starter's job
Artem Anisimov, $6.0m (2011-2015) ... who is this guy??? 6 million!?
Jackub Voracek, $5.8m (2014-2015) ... seriously overpaid
RJ Umberger, $5.6m (2015-2016) ... overpaid for his production
Zach Bogosian, $5.5m (2014-2015) ... if only he would produce like a star!
Nick Foligno, $5.5m (2012-2016) ... overpaid
Brian Boyle, $5.4m (2013-2014) ... Oilers getting hugh chunk of cap space yr end!
Brooks Laich, $5.3m (2012-2015) ... cheaper options, hurt a lot
Tyler Myers, $5.0m (2014-2015) ... not living up to Calder hype
Mikeal Backlund, $4.7m (2012-2015) ... over hyped, overpaid!
Dany Heatley, $4.4m (2013-2016) ... really not earning his pay!
Stephen Weiss, $4.3m (2014-2015) ... he's struggling in Motortown!
Brad Boyes, $4.1m (2014-2015) ... there are cheaper options
Zybnek Michalek, $4.0m (2012-2015) ... hurt and not earning his pay
Tomas Kaberle, $4.0m (2013-2014) ... playing in Czech league
Jay Harrison, $4.0m (2013-2016) ... not earning his contract
Sheldon Brookbank, $2.6m (2013-2016) ... no name player who could've been picked up on the cheap
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.