[News] Injury Update: Glencross - 8 wks,Russell 4-6 weeks

[getbak]

Originally Posted by strombad

As in - it doesn't count against the cap.

No, it counts against the cap, but you can exceed the cap by the value of that player's contract while he is injured. If you use a $2M player to replace a $4M player, you don't gain any benefit from the $2M difference. If a team is under the cap, both players' cap hits count in full with no LTIR relief, so it actually helps a team stay above the floor.

At one point this season, if you checked CapGeek, the Flames' payroll was 30th overall. Since then, they've had the Smid trade, and the injuries have piled up, which moved the Flames up the list.

[Puppet Guy]

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by getbak

Depending on whether it's 4 or 6 weeks, it certainly might. Six weeks from today is February 3, and they have a 3 game road trip before the Olympic break. Then, they have 3 more games after the break before the trade deadline.

If he comes back and takes a few games to get up to speed, it might hurt his trade value.

I think it extremely unlikely the Flames are even thinking about trading Russell. They're going to be looking to extend him.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

I think it extremely unlikely the Flames are even thinking about trading Russell. They're going to be looking to extend him.

When Feaster was still around, I'd agree 100%, but I'm a little less than 100% with Burke at the wheel.

Russell plays like he's 6'6", but he isn't.

[BigRed]

I don't think the new look flames miss Glencross at all. Not that I want to see him hurt, but going fwd, it seems we might be better off without him.

Russell, on the other hand, hurts. So savvy and quick. Would like to see him with the team long term.

[foshizzle11]

We are going to miss Russell the most for sure. He has been great. Although if SOB can play like he did at times last night, we will be fine.

Opening the door for some of the young guys to get some ice time is fine by me.

Who ever is playing needs to just keep up the effort and I think most fans will be happy.

[Red_Baron]

Russell hurts but we've grown accustomed to having Glencross out of the lineup for extended periods. Oh well, lots of guys will get a taste of the league this year so this may help in the grand scheme of things.

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