Confirmed with Link: NHL/NHLPA Cap Estimates Next 3 Seasons (95.5, 104, 113.5)

[DAChampion]

So Demidov negotiates his second contract when the cap is 114 million? Yikes !

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Fair. Then an insured contract may still be of interest to some. That said, it's not like MTL needs to move Price of the cap and with only one extra season on it, it's not going to be a problem when MTL will need the cap space.

Definitely, we have $15m available for next year with no major signings required. And that includes Price's full cap hit, no LTIR.

Although, we'll probably have a bonus overage due to Hutson, but it shouldn't be that significant.

 

[HabsCowboysOwn]

Once the cap gets to 113.5m it'll be pretty much like the days when there wasn't even a cap, since other than a very few rich teams most teams won't be able to spend close to the max cap amount and a bunch of teams will struggle to even hit the 83.9m cap floor.

Eventually we'll be back to smaller market teams not being able to afford their star players anymore because they can't compete with the rich teams throwing way more money at these players.

Sucks for small markets but I wouldn't mind seeing the Habs have that kind of advantage for once in my life, let's build a dynasty and stomp on everyone.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Really hope this means we re-up Dvorak and Armia. Essential players

Armia for the right amount, I would do it. He's useful on the PK.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

This is a very quick spitball so don't jump on me about the numbers. Just trying to get a rough idea! Somehow got us Nemec (lol) - but insert random 6 million RD in there.

Habs - 2027 - 2028 - 113.5

Caufield (7.75) - Suzuki (7.875) - Slaf (7.6) = 23.25m
Laine (8) - Dach (6) - Demidov (950K) = 14.95m
Heinemen (4.5) - Hage (950K) - Kapanen (2.25) = 7.7m
Tuch (2.2) - Beck (3) - Xhekaj (2.1) = 7.3m

Total for primary forward group = 53.2m

Hutson (10m) - Rein (5.55) = 15.55m
Guhle (5.55) - Nemec (6) = 11.55m
Xhekaj (3.75) - Carrier (4) = 7.75m

Total for primary d men - 33.85 m

Dobes - 6.5
Fowler - 950K

Total for two goalies = 7.45m

Total cap on primary team = 94.5 m

Need 3 more players for 23 man roster and we have 19 million still to spend.

Need cap flexibility when Demidov commands 10+ in 28/29

WE ARE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE

Laine at 8 M ? Dach 6M ? You forgot 5M for Newhook...

Edit: Sorry, I did not read the first part.

 

[GordonGraham]

So 15$ hot dogs, 15$ slices and 20$ beer coming soon

 

[Walksss]

This will definitely be a hindrance to some of the rebuilding teams like Columbus and maybe SJ, even though they have a rich owner.

I wonder if this offseason UFA frenzy is gonna get stupid because of this. I'd rather sit it out than get ridiculous with the overpay.

 

[Captain Mountain]

So Demidov negotiates his second contract when the cap is 114 million? Yikes !

You're still buying mostly RFA years and if he's worth it then who cares. That's why it was important to lock up guys like Suzuki and Caufield to max deals.

 

[red devil]

 

[the valiant effort]

I think he must mean multiple more cups because they’re still the team to beat this year despite running on fumes to a late January division lead

 

[OnTheRun]

Weird timing to say the least, the CBA and the Canadian TV deal expire after 2025-26. While the value of the tv deal is predictable, they seems to be overly optimistic about the negotiation of the new CBA.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...helluva time to offersheet some of the kids on teams who'll struggle with the new Cap...

 

[BergevinBurner]

If Florida extends Bennett this summer I'd go aggressively after Lundell.
He'd be one of my top 3 targets for potential 2C solutions going forward.

 

[Deebs]

...helluva time to offersheet some of the kids on teams who'll struggle with the new Cap...

Wyatt Johnson come...on....down!!!!

lol