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powderjunkie · 03-17-2016, 02:24 PM

This isn't really going to force the Pens hand that much; worst case is they trade a 3rd rounder for a promise to not draft Murray.

IF they are able to expose Fleury, they may have to just to get to 25% of previous season's payroll. Crosby, Malkin, Kessel, Hornqvist, Letang and Maatta = 40.6M dollars. They could protect another 3 F, 1 D and 1 G.

A question for the 25% calculation will be which AAV number is used (16-17 contract, or 17-18); in a case like Pouliout , he will be ending his 0.894 ELC, and probably be signed for at least 4M for 17-18.

03-17-2016, 02:24 PM	#208
powderjunkie Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Exp:	This isn't really going to force the Pens hand that much; worst case is they trade a 3rd rounder for a promise to not draft Murray. IF they are able to expose Fleury, they may have to just to get to 25% of previous season's payroll. Crosby, Malkin, Kessel, Hornqvist, Letang and Maatta = 40.6M dollars. They could protect another 3 F, 1 D and 1 G. A question for the 25% calculation will be which AAV number is used (16-17 contract, or 17-18); in a case like Pouliout , he will be ending his 0.894 ELC, and probably be signed for at least 4M for 17-18.