If I understand ELC bonuses (which I may not?) -> It looks to me as though the Oilers have more than enough current ELC guys who will earn bonuses to eat up their ~$2M in cap space THIS SEASON.
So I think they'll have to carry forward a bonus overage next season. Right when McDavid's contract kicks in and SEVEN current ELCs turn RFA. (I forgot about Brossoit).
It will be great to see Chia squirm next off-season. Pretty much assured that RNH will be traded for nothing.
We just need to make sure this team goes nowhere THIS YEAR. Then I'm happily pessimistic about the future of the Oilers again!
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