Yes, you can be 10% over the cap during the summer. If they were unable to clear before opening night it would either mean there's an IR situation we don't know about or we'd have to waive anyone whose cap hit could be buried in the AHL (leaving them open to a claim).
Wasn’t he made an example of how bad the Kings mismanage their prospects and how he’s not given any minutes or roster spot to show how good he is? Imagine that….can’t stay on the roster of the worst team in the league.
For me it was that big hit he made in the neutral zone that changed the whole momentum of the game. I thought he deserved a shot after that. He also looked pretty smooth in the offensive zone. Wasnt too sad he was waived but its not just about him its really about all of their prospects. The top six is now loaded with guys in their late 20s mostly that they didnt even draft. If Moore signs long term its pretty bleak for anyone to break in.
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My biggest issue was waiving him, but you're right that he hasn't been that good.
Agree. 8 years should be your top line/top pair/goalie contracts unless it lowers the AAV by a lot which in this case I don't think it did.
To me, the waiving of Hickey stung a lot more because of where he was drafted and who they opted to retain ahead of him: Davis Drewiske. They even acquired Keaton Ellerby afterwards because they were scraping for a defenseman.
Kempe is younger, played less games, but has outscored Nichushkin and his 35 goals last year blows Valeri out of the water...
