August 3, 2008 Dan Cloutier lost his grievance against the Kings and will remain a free agent, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. Cloutier was seeking to have the buyout of his contract reversed.
Our View:Cloutier hasn't been fantasy relevant since before the strike as he has posted only 18 victories the past four years.
June 23, 2008 The Kings might not be allowed to buy out Dan Cloutier's contract, according to TSN.ca. Cloutier will undergo a physical soon, and if doctors conclude that he is not healthy, the Kings will have to pay him his full $3 million salary. If he is healthy, they will pay him $2 million and allow him to become an unrestricted free agent.
Our View:This is bad news for the Kings, but good news for Cloutier if he's just worried about money. We'll let you know what the doctors say.
June 20, 2008 Goalie Dan Cloutier has been placed on waivers by the Kings, according to TSN.ca.
Our View:Cloutier spent most of the season with Manchester of the AHL and was slowed by a hip injury. He went 2-4-1 with the Kings in 2007-08, with a poor 3.44 GAA.
