Agree with Calgary4Life.
Yes, the cap will go up, and yes these contracts will likely age fairly well (better than many expect), but the issue is that the Flames aren't in a good position for another one.
I am not worried about the Huberdeau contract. And I would be fine with a Lindholm contract in the high $8s. But ANOTHER older winger in the $10M area? Having 2 $10+M wingers would be a pretty heavy headwind for them. And it's not like Nylander is elite - he's a fine top line winger, but he isn't the guy you overload the cap for. Not when you already have more money tied up on wingers than any other position.
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