[David Struch]

Originally Posted by Bleeding Red

If Matthews waits until Jul. 1 and goes RFA, would you drop 4 1st rounders on him at $12 for 7 yrs?

That would definitely be a game changer for the Flames.

Calgary would have to take back only prospects/picks for Frolík, Neal, Brodie, and Stone + earmark at least 6 million for a quality goaltender. (in the event Rittich doesn't pan out)

2019-20:

Tkachuk 7,5 Matthews 12,0 Bennett 2,5
Gaudreau 6,75 Monahan 6,375 Lindholm 4,85
Dubé ,778 Backlund 5,35 Czarnik 1,25
Mangiapane ,715 Ryan 3,125 Foo ,925
Rychel ,715 Jankowski 1,675

Giordano 6,75 Andersson ,755
Hanifin 4,95 Hamonic 3,857
Kylington ,730 Välimäki ,894
Valiev ,700

Goalie 6,0
Gillies ,750

Salary Cap $82,000,000
Cap Hit $81,396,308
Buyouts $1,500,000
Bonuses $747,500
Cap Space $603,692