That's great, tell jarmo that he can pay Joey what ever he wants, because the Columbus Blue-Ryanjohansens need not worry about cap management . Pretty sure Pub is talking about why u can't hand out ludacris contracts , as it impacts what team you can field now, and in the future. It's very possible that wennberg makes the team out of camp, and Rychel could see significant time with the jackets as well. You'll have bobs new contract to deal with, Ryan Murray , he was the second pick, what if he has an outstanding year this year. Lots of variables, a good gm has to plan steps ahead .
Have you even looked at CapGeek? Wennberg, Rychel, and all our other "surefire can't miss superstar prospects" can be RFAs in 2017-18.
Currently, the Jackets only have 3 forward contracts committed into that year. Dubinsky, Hartnell, and Horton. And only 2 defense contracts, Tyutin and Jack. Obviously, Johansen, Bob, Boone and Murray will be re-signed but even taking that into consideration, cap space and flexibility in 2017-2018 doesn't project to being an issue.
If anything, your argument about wanting to save space for those guys just supports the argument for a long-term deal for Joey, rather than a bridge, which would mean he would be due for a big raise right before those RFAs come up.
Also, your "Columbus Blue-Ryanjohansens" insinuates he is somehow all about himself and not the team, and there is no evidence of that whatsoever. He is a popular guy in the room and a good kid. So cool it with that unless you can link me to something factual indicating otherwise.
