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- Dec 18, 2014
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The reality is the exact opposite. Bozak's cap hit is league minimum for now. If we don't free up cap space throughout the year then any bonuses hit will roll into next year's cap. Bozak on the roster instead of Clifford or Mac actually saves cap space to sign Thomas.Glad Bozak is back, and on such a great deal!
Little worried Armstrong is painting himself into a corner. Whatever deal is to come, to be cap compliant, could cost us a bit. You never get a good deal when they know you are desperate.
Not much really. For people that have been tracking, Bozak basically replaces Santini, so we sit at the same cap space we've had ~1.5M with just Thomas left to sign to get to 23 players. With Sunny likely starting on LTIR, it won't be an issue to start the season, but under the assumption that he'll return relatively quickly, we'll need to have some sort of move lined up for when that happens.love the move but how does this effect our cap situation with thomas still unsigned?
That's only the play if Sunny is ready to go within the first couple weeks of the season (which I'd say isn't a worst-case scenario). If Sunny isn't ready and is placed on LTIR, then we can easily run a 23 man roster with Thomas making around $2.4M. Then we would have to trim down to a 22 man roster when Sunny is taken off LTIR (unless there has been a bad injury in the first 3 weeks or we have made a trade). Here is that 22 man without Sunny on LTIR (ignore/change the lines as you see fit)People will argue we'll start the season with a 22 man roster or something. And while we could do that, I imagine it's worst case scenario for Army.
That's only the play if Sunny is ready to go within the first couple weeks of the season (which I'd say isn't a worst-case scenario). If Sunny isn't ready and is placed on LTIR, then we can easily run a 23 man roster with Thomas making around $2.4M. Then we would have to trim down to a 22 man roster when Sunny is taken off LTIR (unless there has been a bad injury in the first 3 weeks or we have made a trade). Here is that 22 man without Sunny on LTIR (ignore/change the lines as you see fit)
Perron-ROR-Tarasenko
Saad-Schenn-Buch
Sanford-Thomas ($2.4M)-Kyrou
Barby-Sunny-Bozak
Clifford
Krug-Faulk
Scandella-Parayko
Mikkola-Bortz
Walman
Binner/Husso
If Sunny starts on LTIR, then you can slide Bozak to the 4C plus put both Mac and Kostin into the 23 man roster until he gets back. Upon Sunny's return you send Kostin to the AHL (waiver exempt) and then choose which of Clifford/Mac is risked on waivers. All of this may become irrelevant if there is an injury, a trade or Thomas can't find an offer sheet and has to accept a 1 year prove it deal for $1.5M.
That's only the play if Sunny is ready to go within the first couple weeks of the season (which I'd say isn't a worst-case scenario). If Sunny isn't ready and is placed on LTIR, then we can easily run a 23 man roster with Thomas making around $2.4M. Then we would have to trim down to a 22 man roster when Sunny is taken off LTIR (unless there has been a bad injury in the first 3 weeks or we have made a trade). Here is that 22 man without Sunny on LTIR (ignore/change the lines as you see fit)
Perron-ROR-Tarasenko
Saad-Schenn-Buch
Sanford-Thomas ($2.4M)-Kyrou
Barby-Sunny-Bozak
Clifford
Krug-Faulk
Scandella-Parayko
Mikkola-Bortz
Walman
Binner/Husso
If Sunny starts on LTIR, then you can slide Bozak to the 4C plus put both Mac and Kostin into the 23 man roster until he gets back. Upon Sunny's return you send Kostin to the AHL (waiver exempt) and then choose which of Clifford/Mac is risked on waivers. All of this may become irrelevant if there is an injury, a trade or Thomas can't find an offer sheet and has to accept a 1 year prove it deal for $1.5M.
Me neither but luckily by that time the roster will have probably worked itself out, whether there’s another injury, Tarasenko plays well to increase his trade value, or someone else (Sanford as an example) plays poorly enough to lose their spot and get moved.We can run 23 man roster with Sunny on LTIR no problem, the issue is when he comes off. I just don't see Army pulling a Vegas and embracing a reduced roster.
Yeah, something will happen, not really worried about what it'll be.Me neither but luckily by that time the roster will have probably worked itself out, whether there’s another injury, Tarasenko plays well to increase his trade value, or someone else (Sanford as an example) plays poorly enough to lose their spot and get moved.
I’m excited about our lineup now.
Send Clifford down, LTIR Sunny.Not much really. For people that have been tracking, Bozak basically replaces Santini, so we sit at the same cap space we've had ~1.5M with just Thomas left to sign to get to 23 players. With Sunny likely starting on LTIR, it won't be an issue to start the season, but under the assumption that he'll return relatively quickly, we'll need to have some sort of move lined up for when that happens.
People will argue we'll start the season with a 22 man roster or something. And while we could do that, I imagine it's worst case scenario for Army.
Bear in mind, my mindset is still very much that Army's long-term plan is to move Tarasenko in a hockey trade. I don't view a decision to roll 22 guys as a decision to do that for an entire year. I view it as a potential short term solution to get Thomas into camp and let Tarasenko play his trade value up. Running 22 guys for 4-8 weeks to continue shopping Tarasenko is different and less risky than what Vegas did. And if you can't find a deal for Tarasenko, then you can jettison Barby or Sanford to create enough space to run a 23 man roster.We can run 23 man roster with Sunny on LTIR no problem, the issue is when he comes off. I just don't see Army pulling a Vegas and embracing a reduced roster.
Send Clifford down, LTIR Sunny.
-Not actual lines just depth charts-
Perron-RoR-Buch
Saad-Schenn-Tarasenko
Kostin-Thomas-Kyrou
Sanford-Bozak-Barbie
MacMac-Clifford(LTIR)Sunny
Krug-Parayko
Scandella-Faulk
Mikkola-Bortuzzo
Walman
It is always nice to see a player take less money to stay in St Louis
It is always nice to see a player take less money to stay in St Louis
2M is still a bargain considering he made 4.25M last yearI dont think it’s a actually less money after he hits the bonuses.
I dont think it’s a actually less money after he hits the bonuses.