There's 19M in room next year right now using today's cap ceiling. That does not include Hanifin's deal, but that does also not include the cap raise. I assume that most of his contract would be "eaten up" by the raise. That's highly dependent, but somewhat reasonable.
So 19M to sign:
Tkachuk (6.75M)
Goalie (5M - highly dependent)
Bennett (3M)
Hathaway replacement (1M)
Lazar replacement (1M)
Kulak replacement (1M)
Valimaki/Anderson/Kylington (0.8M)
Total of 18.5M.
Yes, if Hanifin signs high or Bennett earns a huge raise, Frolik or Stone would need to be moved.
But moving both Frolik and Stone and still be tight? That's another 8M...
I think Stone and Frolik could be moved if internal prospects push for their jobs, especially Stone. But the idea that both have to be moved for cap reasons is pretty much not a concern unless they are trying to sign Seguin.
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