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Old 06-28-2017, 09:36 PM   #1197
Clever_Iggy
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Originally Posted by MisterJoji View Post
What if, purely for security sake, Marleau was offered a 5 year deal with 1.5 million AAV. Super low cap hit but still provides him with 7.5 million in guaranteed money to close out his career. More than enough to retire on in the event he didn't properly invest/prepare for retirement. Not suggesting that's the case at all, just playing the what if game. Hardly a debilitating contract even if his game seriously degrades. I can't imagine the cap recapture penalty would be serious in this kind of deal either.
Since he's over 35+ doesn't the cap hit count against the Flames even if he retires?
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