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Robbob · 07-22-2019, 03:21 PM

I think the sticking point that was being negotiated was the retention. As much as we all wanted the Oilers to retain more than the 12.5%, I think that is all the Oilers good realistically manage.

They are currently sitting at 2.4. If Smith plays 40 games they are down to 1.65. He plays 45 and that goes down to 1.4. If any of their ELC value contracts make the team, it won't take much for that remaining cap space to be eaten up and then they will have to worry about bonus overage being applied to next year. I think Holland will be playing the paper waiver game to manage the cap. I think Brad squeezed as much as he could from a retention point of view.

07-22-2019, 03:21 PM	#2198
Robbob Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Exp:	I think the sticking point that was being negotiated was the retention. As much as we all wanted the Oilers to retain more than the 12.5%, I think that is all the Oilers good realistically manage. They are currently sitting at 2.4. If Smith plays 40 games they are down to 1.65. He plays 45 and that goes down to 1.4. If any of their ELC value contracts make the team, it won't take much for that remaining cap space to be eaten up and then they will have to worry about bonus overage being applied to next year. I think Holland will be playing the paper waiver game to manage the cap. I think Brad squeezed as much as he could from a retention point of view.