The salary structure is going to get blown up one way or another with the cap rising like 25M over the next three years. People won't like it, but it's still fully within the realm of possibility we see Dobson get a higher AAV than Horvat
With the risk of this turning political I don't know if those rosy cap numbers are realistic anymore, very much in a wait and see mode.
$25m over the next three years sounded like a pipe dream from the start anyway.
Regardless of the ups and downs of the economy, Malkin is going to have a hard time getting people to pay $5-10K or more for season tickets in Elmont unless the Isles become legitimate contenders. Good luck with that happening unless Lou gets replaced.
Salaries will increase, but the Isles have been very incremental in doling out salaries vis a vis the cap. So, giving someone 12M+ AAV would be "blowing it up" relative to the current $9M high, but Marner's numbers would justify that kind of salary.
It is ludicrous that this team is within striking distance of the second wildcard spot, and also still within striking distance of the 6th overall pick. The race for the final wildcard spots in the East have been pathetic the last two years, but this year might be the most pathetic of all.
Yeah, our world hasn't been affected at all. Right?
is it? did he?
Frankly, I didn’t see it that way. Many economists, irrespective of their political leanings, are suggesting a slowdown and some even a recession. In any event, this board is an escape for me and I have no interest in talking politics here.
The value of the Canadian dollar affects the NHL and is worthy of discussion. It could result in a recalculating of the salary cap down the road.
