I keep looking at the Oilers cap situation and the best part about this is this will basically be the same team next year. Which means that they are gonna be on the outside looking in come playoffs again. I don't see them having the 2nd best PP in 40 years again, and Smith & Koskinen both had games playing above their heads this year. I would not be surprised to see them finish 5th or 6th in the Pacific.
They will have 9.5-9.6 in cap after bonus overages.
They need a competent backup, or better yet a 1B. Go with 2.5 million for the goalie. 7.0 million remaining.
They only have 11 forwards signed. Does Holland take the embarrassment and let Anthansiou walk, basically giving away Gagner and 2 2nd round picks for nothing? I don't think so, so even keep him at the same salary, 3.0. Now add a 13th forward at league minimum of $700k. $3.3 million remaining.
They only have 5 D signed, and precious Ethan Bear needs a new contract. Give him the Darnell Nurse bridge of $3.2 per. $100k left and only 6 D on the roster.
Have fun with that Holland!
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