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420since1974 · 04-13-2016, 08:00 PM

I don't feel that anyone outside of the Top 3 picks will be NHL ready.

Barring miracle trades by BT, I don't see the Cap Space next season for anything except a $4.5M - $5M Goalie.

Buy-outs and retaining salary are options that the Flames have seldom ever chosen.

I expect that Wideman ($5.25M Cap Hit, $6M Actual Salary, NMC) to be traded at the TDL.

Stajan ($3.125M, limited NTC) will be kept to expose during expansion (each team must make $18M of contracts available).

Smid ($3.5M) is just not trade-able, so he will be on the roster unless he goes on LTIR. If he retires, I believe that his contract would still count against the Cap.

Raymond ($3.15M, limited NTC) will probably play out his contract in Stockton.

Engelland ($2.917M) could generate a little interest in the market, but will most likely play out his contract here.

Bollig ($1.25M) shouldn't be impossible to move, but his replacement from Stockton would be making $700k+, so not much for savings there.

Patience is required, 2017/2018 will be much better.

04-13-2016, 08:00 PM	#2852
420since1974 Backup Goalie Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	I don't feel that anyone outside of the Top 3 picks will be NHL ready. Barring miracle trades by BT, I don't see the Cap Space next season for anything except a $4.5M - $5M Goalie. Buy-outs and retaining salary are options that the Flames have seldom ever chosen. I expect that Wideman ($5.25M Cap Hit, $6M Actual Salary, NMC) to be traded at the TDL. Stajan ($3.125M, limited NTC) will be kept to expose during expansion (each team must make $18M of contracts available). Smid ($3.5M) is just not trade-able, so he will be on the roster unless he goes on LTIR. If he retires, I believe that his contract would still count against the Cap. Raymond ($3.15M, limited NTC) will probably play out his contract in Stockton. Engelland ($2.917M) could generate a little interest in the market, but will most likely play out his contract here. Bollig ($1.25M) shouldn't be impossible to move, but his replacement from Stockton would be making $700k+, so not much for savings there. Patience is required, 2017/2018 will be much better.