David Clarkson signed a seven year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs that most people disliked immediately even if they hoped he'd live up to it for a few years. It hasn't started well.
Many thanks to Capgeek who have all of this data available, but I'm presenting it here for your quick reference. Here's what it would look like to buy out David Clarkson in each of the listed summers. The italicized $5,250,000 is his cap hit while he's playing.
