Oh yeah, forgot about the Raymond buyout ending and that Versteeg's contract was more significant. $9M-$14M in cap space right there, with Backlund the only significant UFA to be re-signed and no RFAs due for big pay hikes. Even figuring in AHL replacements or veteran signings to plug some of the lineup departures, $5M-$6M for Backlund should be easily achievable and quite comfortable under the cap.
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