Regarding cap hits that can be buried, it's $375K above the league minimum. Therefore:
2015-16: $575K + $375K = $950K
2016-17: $575K + $375K = $950K
2017-18: $650K + $375K = $1.025M
2018-19: $650K + $375K = $1.025M
2019-20: $700K + $375K = $1.075M
2020-21: $700K + $375K = $1.075M
2021-22: $750K + $375K = $1.125M
With regards to defense pairs and ice-time, if the Flames third pair could be counted on for even 15 minutes a night this season, it would make a huge difference to the quality of minutes the top 4 can provide.
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