[Burt the Butcher]

So invoke the following rule, and deal with voting in the offseason:

14D. Rules Interpretation/Oversight

The Rules Committee will also interpret rules and make necessary adjustments to the existing rules as needed.
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Seems fairest to not allow anyone to make waiver claims during playoffs. Then the player can be bid on by playoff teams if they desire, and 1 year contracts can be assigned as I am thinking was the rules intent.