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Originally Posted by Phanuthier
Great post NE, this breakdown really gives us an idea of how screwed we are for how much above the $$ value of a 2nd pairing D when Gio regeresses. Now we have Brodie/Hamilton locked up for a good term, but we will probably have 3 $7M players (Monahan, Gaudreau, Bennett) so the dollars have to come somewhere. Frolik is already a touch on the high side for a 2nd line RWer.
Tough situation... I honestly thought this would get done in July. Now that its dragged on, and looking at this breakdown (and the fact that we got Hamilton) I'm not sure we can actually fit Gio into the mix here if he wants big term/dollars.
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I don't think the Flames are in that bad of shape to be honest. I think the trade for Hamilton was brilliant, as long as they don't make the same mistake they did when they signed Bouweester, and move Giordano while they have the chance. I think a budget can work quite well. I see something like this by the end of this coming season or into the 2016-17 season.
Gaudreau ($6M)-Monahan ($6M)-Hudler($4.5M)
Gaudreau and Monahan signed to Oiler deals. Hudler signed to a retirement contact (6 years/$27M)
Colborne ($2M)-Backlund ($3.5M)-Frolik ($4.3M)
Bouma ($2.2M)-Bennett ($.925M)-Poirier ($.925M)
Ferland ($1M)-Arnold ($.825M)-Jooris ($1M)
Klimchuk ($.863M)-Smith/Hathaway ($.7M)
Total: $34.8
Hamilton ($5.75M)-Brodie ($4.65M)
Franson ($4M)-Russell ($4M)
Franson signed at 4 years/$16M, Russell signed at 4 years/$16M
Nakladal ($.82M)-Wotherspoon($.925M)
Morrison ($.925M)
Total: $21.1
Ramo ($3.8M)
Ortio ($.85M)
Total: $4.7
Total cap hit: $60.6, which still leaves space for future contracts for Bennett and co.
That will mean the Flames move Giordano, Stajan, Raymond, and Jones in primary deals, and leave some other good young assets to chip in here and there so they can keep the system well stocked, or bring in some stronger young players to supplement the team. Just my thoughts on budget anyways.