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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Stajan at 3.1 isn't that bad, it's maybe, what, 1-1.5 in wasted cap space? Smid doesn't affect the cap as he's on LTIR. However, in his place, there is Derek Engelland.
Honestly, Wideman is the only real albatross, and he's almost gone, as is DE. The Flames' cap is fine.
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Overall I agree that it's not that bad but in regards to that previous posters comment on our top 9 RW and our #4 d-man issues, the wasted cap space does play a role.
Wideman's $5.25M makes it very hard to sign a top 4 d-man when you already have Brodie, Gio, and Hamilton taking up your top 3 spots.
Stajan's $3.1M to be a 4th line center (+ the uncertainty around Smid) likely means you rely more on a guy like Chiasson in your top 9.
IMO Smid does matter in the off-season when they weren't 100% sure he could go on LTIR and you have to plan for the year.