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Originally Posted by getbak
It will be interesting to see what happens with expansion. If the League adds two teams for 2017-18, that creates about 50 new NHL jobs, plus an equal number of AHL spots. Suddenly, players who don't have a fit in a 30 team NHL could get a second life.
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It's at least a reason for guys like Raymond to go to Europe for a year to stay in shape.
However, the salary cap will still be around so they better be prepared to compete with ELC and lower RFA contracts money-wise.