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1qqaaz · 07-21-2021, 09:37 AM

The cap doesn't really matter.

The point is, Mike Smith will likely insist on playing as many games as possible, even if he is putting up bad numbers.

The Oilers will be unlikely to resist the temptation.

07-21-2021, 09:37 AM	#44
1qqaaz Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indiana Exp:	The cap doesn't really matter. The point is, Mike Smith will likely insist on playing as many games as possible, even if he is putting up bad numbers. The Oilers will be unlikely to resist the temptation.