Couple of guys in here a little overpaid, which will account for the necessary space to handle a veteran 13th forward. Grabovski probably underpaid here considering the market. Weaver overpaid.
Despite the fact that this will surely be nowhere near the opening night roster, these are still fun to toy with
I think Sather has a couple of tricks up his sleeve. I just hope that none of them are Stastny.
Overall, I think this roster has some pretty good depth. I'm falling more and more in love with that fourth line every time I look at it.
Weaver a good stopgap for McIlrath. He'll come here on a two year deal. If McIlrath (or anyone) proves he's ready earlier, Weaver and Klein are both very easily tradeable with their contracts and their play.
Also not a lot of turnover. Nine of the forwards and five of the defensemen were all on the team last season. I'm not in love with Grabo, but I know he's popular around these parts. Guys a possession freak.
Asking for a ton from Fast in that spot. We will definitely need players on ELC's and cheap contracts to step up next season.
FORWARDS
Chris Kreider ($2.250m) / Derek Stepan ($3.075m) / Rick Nash ($7.800m)
Carl Hagelin ($2.250m) / Mikhail Grabovski ($4.000m) / Martin St. Louis ($5.625m)
Jesper Fast ($0.805m) / Derick Brassard ($4.300m) / Mats Zuccarello ($4.250m)
Jack Skille ($0.800m) / Dominic Moore ($1.250m) / Manny Malhotra ($0.800m)
DEFENSEMEN
Ryan McDonagh ($4.700m) / Dan Girardi ($5.500m)
Marc Staal ($3.975m) / Kevin Klein ($2.900m)
John Moore ($1.250m) / Mike Weaver ($3.300m)
Raphael Diaz ($0.850m) /
GOALTENDERS
Henrik Lundqvist ($8.500m)
Cameron Talbot ($0.563m)
BUYOUTS
Wade Redden ($0.000m)
Brad Richards ($0.000m)
BONUS OVERAGE
$0
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(estimations for 2014-15)
SALARY CAP: $69,000,000; CAP PAYROLL: $68,742,500; BONUSES: $95,000
CAP SPACE (21-man roster): $257,500
I don't see that happening. Bottom 6 would be a maybe, but not top 4.
