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Originally Posted by Monahammer
We can definitely fit him under the cap structure. When Tkachuk and Bennett need raises we might have to make a choice about shipping someone out, but if Tkachuk can stay around 5-6 on a shorter term at first, and if Bennett doesn't improve much more we won't actually have a problem.
Here is the math I did for a theoretical Kovalchuk deal:
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Ok. First off, Kovalchuk isn't coming back to North America for a one-year deal. However, that hypothetical is at least not completely bat-crap crazy
because it is a one year deal.
Tavares is going to be looking for max term at high cost. He won't get $13m, but you're lucky if you get him below $10m.
Also, lets look at your roster. You still have no depth at all down your right side. Your fourth line is improved, but not by much, and your defence is going to be a disaster with three cold rookies.
Also, ditching Brouwer is going to cost you between 33% (buy-out) to 50% (miracle trade with salary retained) of his $4.5 million salary. You need to factor that into your cap calculation.
Oh, and you misplaced Jankowski.