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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Yes, but we can't possibly know what that move would be, nor how much it would save. So Bingo's number is close enough, and makes the point he is trying to make.
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I'm not attempting to dispute the accuracy of the number To me it's more of a bright line - enough cap space or not?
Without enough cap room to sign Tkachuk currently, there isn't really an in season countdown on signing Tkachuk. As Bingo points out, you deduct Frolik from the Flames cap, and the situation is essentially solved.
IMO there is one thing you avoid at all costs. Starting the season without Tkachuk signed, and not having the cap room to sign him. Because I don't really believe in the "Treliving has a trade in his hip pocket" that he can just whip out as soon as Tkachuk signs.
So until Tkachuk is signed, I'm more interested in how much cap room Treliving is going to free up. If it's a relatively small amount, then Bingo's scenario could be very relevant. It's pretty fascinating and it's really only the parties at the table that know how far apart they are.
Of course you could sign Tkachuk tomorrow, and work on the cap situation until the start of the season. That isn't ideal IMO, but options are limited at end of August.