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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
I don’t know if saving a million here or there is going to ultimately make you or break you. Obviously, a combined $22M for Tkachuk and Gaudreau would be very hard on your cap situation, but these 2 right now along with Lindholm, form arguably the best 2 way line in the game.
If it comes down to having to save money elsewhere, then so be it. Maybe you can’t afford another Zadorov like contract and will have to downgrade a bit. This is where good amateur scouting and good pro scouting come into play.
Toronto does a great job of this. They lose middle guys all the time, but make up for that by picking up quality depth players. Ditto for Tampa, they lost their entire championship third line and Kucherov for most of the season and haven’t sagged at all.
A great core is imperative to winning in this league. I know I’d rather have Johnny Gaudreau instead of paying for 2 Blake Colemans or a Troy Brouwer + James Neal combo. So if $11M is required, then so be it.
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I agree with this. But Tampa does sign middle guys as well - Cirelli is making $4.8/yr. They don't have guys like Pitlick, Gudbranson and Zadorov playing 3rd pair and 4th line making more than $1.5m. And they're cheaper guys are putting up points - Perry, Colton
The Flames have a lot of good contracts. Assuming they can lock up Kylington for less than $5m/year - they'll have a top 4 defense with all guys under $5m. Lindholm is a steal at his contract.