[BigThief]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

There is no reason that a future deal cannot be announced just because they haven't cleared next year's space yet, if that is their intention.

Teams have made signings taking effect in the future that put them over the future cap before. Vegas is probably one of those teams. They just say "yeah we signed, and we will make it work". And they invariably do. The only day that counts for next year's cap is day one of the season.

Originally Posted by dino7c

Tons of teams sign deals that would put them over the cap for next season if they didnt make other moves between now and then. They could extend him now if they wanted. You dont have to be compliant for next season now so Lebrun is kinda wrong. Its possible they dont want to put themselves in that position but nothing is actually preventing it. Seems like a good way to buy time.

Originally Posted by GioforPM

In October Vegas extended Eichel (contract starting next season) and this wasn't an issue. Even though it put them over the cap for next year. So, nah, bruh.

Sounds like BS.