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kn · 07-13-2013, 07:43 PM

I don't think this is a big deal. In eight years, the cap will likely be at $85-$90 million, maybe more. But this is what is now expected by players so if a GM thinks he can limit contracts to 5 or 6 years for homegrown talent, he'll only end up burning bridges.

07-13-2013, 07:43 PM	#37
kn #1 Goaltender Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	I don't think this is a big deal. In eight years, the cap will likely be at $85-$90 million, maybe more. But this is what is now expected by players so if a GM thinks he can limit contracts to 5 or 6 years for homegrown talent, he'll only end up burning bridges.