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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Having open contract spots is important, for all sorts of reasons, but I wouldn't connect it too much to the recent draft. There may be some guys they invite to development camp, but I don't think we will see them snap a bunch up.
Apart from the guys they are still trying to sign on the NHL team, the prospects cut were likely cut because the organization doesn't view them as having NHL upside.
I'm surprised at a couple of them, but then again, none had progressed at the AHL level or were pushing for an NHL spot.
So it is what it is.
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You have a gigantic cap crunch this year with the cap not really moving, a terms to younger players/cheaper contacts, plus an expansion draft looming. I believe these factors are going to open lots of roster room on most teams. Lots of value to be had to build depth on your team this year