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420since1974 · 08-29-2015, 08:31 PM

Calgary's potential for Cap hell will be at the end of this season.

Gaudreau and Monahan will be RFAs and will most likely receive large, long term contracts, though I haven't completely given up on the possibility of bridge contracts.

Byron, Hiller, Hudler, Jones, Nakladal, Ramo, & Russell will be UFAs looking for a raise.
I'd like to be able to keep Hudler, Russell, and one of Hiller/Ramo but there won't be Cap space available unless most of the unfavorable contracts below are moved this season.
I expect Jones to be moved for a 3rd or 4th round draft pick at the TDL this season.

Bollig, Engelland, Raymond, Smid, & Wideman's contracts all expire at the end of 2016/2017. That frees up over $16M in Cap space but it'll be one year too late.
Stajan will be the last "bad" contract, his will expire at the end of 2017/2018.

08-29-2015, 08:31 PM	#70
420since1974 Backup Goalie Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	Calgary's potential for Cap hell will be at the end of this season. Gaudreau and Monahan will be RFAs and will most likely receive large, long term contracts, though I haven't completely given up on the possibility of bridge contracts. Byron, Hiller, Hudler, Jones, Nakladal, Ramo, & Russell will be UFAs looking for a raise. I'd like to be able to keep Hudler, Russell, and one of Hiller/Ramo but there won't be Cap space available unless most of the unfavorable contracts below are moved this season. I expect Jones to be moved for a 3rd or 4th round draft pick at the TDL this season. Bollig, Engelland, Raymond, Smid, & Wideman's contracts all expire at the end of 2016/2017. That frees up over $16M in Cap space but it'll be one year too late. Stajan will be the last "bad" contract, his will expire at the end of 2017/2018.