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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I think we have to keep in mind that next year we have to sign Tkachuk and likely a new #1 goalie.
I don't see how they fit in another high priced UFA. Nor would I want to give up the acquisition price.
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Bear with the following hypothetical situation.
All prior to the start of next season
Out:
Smith: $4.25MM
Stone: $3.5MM
Frolik: $4.3MM
Prout: $.8MM
= $12.85MM minimum off the roster
Cap increase ~$4MM. = ~$17MM total increase
In:
Stone: $8MM
Leaves you still needing to sign Tkachuk, Bennett, Rittich, and another goalie unless you are keeping Gillies for $9MM.
The numbers don't quite work. But another minor move and they start to get pretty close.
And for a month and a half of Stone plus a deep playoff run? Who knows what could happen.