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Sylvanfan · 07-03-2017, 02:01 PM

So now that the draft has passed a's has July 1st the Flames have 17 players for around 65.5 signed. Bennett, Ferland, and Lazar are what's left to be signed to NHL deals. I expect that the Flames will try to get the three of them done for a combined 7 million in AAV. They'll need about 1.5 for two depth guys and be about 1 under the cap on day one.

I don't see why Bennett should get more than 2 on a 2 year deal, but if a team offers him 4 they lose a 1st and 2nd round pick. So that might up his price. Ferland also should get 1.85 per over 2-3 years, again from 1.95 to 3.95 or so is only a 2nd round pick. I'd rather Ferland but if someone gave him 2.5 per for 3 years I'd let him go. The Flames already paid a 2nd for Lazar, but again 1.5 for two years is a generous offer in my eyes.

I'm a bit light I think. If they can come in at 6 good. 7 or more would be stretching things.

07-03-2017, 02:01 PM	#1
Sylvanfan Appealing my suspension Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Just outside Enemy Lines Exp:	Flames RFA budget So now that the draft has passed a's has July 1st the Flames have 17 players for around 65.5 signed. Bennett, Ferland, and Lazar are what's left to be signed to NHL deals. I expect that the Flames will try to get the three of them done for a combined 7 million in AAV. They'll need about 1.5 for two depth guys and be about 1 under the cap on day one. I don't see why Bennett should get more than 2 on a 2 year deal, but if a team offers him 4 they lose a 1st and 2nd round pick. So that might up his price. Ferland also should get 1.85 per over 2-3 years, again from 1.95 to 3.95 or so is only a 2nd round pick. I'd rather Ferland but if someone gave him 2.5 per for 3 years I'd let him go. The Flames already paid a 2nd for Lazar, but again 1.5 for two years is a generous offer in my eyes. I'm a bit light I think. If they can come in at 6 good. 7 or more would be stretching things. __________________ "Some guys like old balls" Patriots QB Tom Brady Last edited by Sylvanfan; 07-03-2017 at 06:17 PM.