At what point does the salary cap bite the Oil?
22 million tied up until at least 2019 between Pouliot and the 6x6 crew (total of 4 players and no D)
I have always believed Yak has star potential with proper coaching / attitude adjustment. He has 2 years left before I see him being a 5+ million dollar guy.
Add in McDavid being a 8-9m player in 3 years and they are really strapped for cap space.
They have a small window to do any damage in the playoffs and unfortunately, I see that as a 3-4 year project....just enough time to have over 50% of your cap space tied up in the top 6.
I am excited for the BAO to mean something though! I expect a very tough west and think we could see the flames in the 7-8 spot, oilers in the 8-9 and canucks in the 9-10
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