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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
I hate to be that guy, but this is the necessary amount to buyout the final year of Monahan's contract (cap hit for year 1 is $2.375 M and year 2 is $2 M). If things don't improve for him either in the regular season or a decent playoff performance, I don't see why the Flames wouldn't do this. Essentially, you would free up the entire contract amount with the increase in cap and a buyout, that you could then put towards the Gaudreau/Tkachuk extensions.
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I don't know if that alone is freeing up enough space.
Gaudreau, Tkachuk, Mangiapane, Jarnkrok need new contracts
Only 3 defenseman signed of the top 7
Obviously you don't have to bring back everyone but of the 20 man game day roster, Gaudreau, Tkachuk, Mangiapane, Jarnkrok, Kylington, Gudbranson all looking at nice raises. Zadorov maybe not.
Going to be some tough choices for sure.