News Article: Sportsnet.Ca: Cap to remain $81.5 for 3 seasons.
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Henkka
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Definitely an advantage for us and for a great trader like Yzerman.
Absolutely great news.
This day could end our rebuild, with some certain lottery results.
Absolutely great news.
This day could end our rebuild, with some certain lottery results.
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Number1RedWingsFan52
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Definitely great news for us, Yzerman needs to get a hold of Brisebois and make some kind of deal for one of the Lightning guys. Either one of Cirelli or Sergachev would be nice.
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If I was Yzerman I'd be in talks with St. Louis, Arizona, Edmonton, Tampa Bay, and Vancouver to see if anything can shake loose based on cap restraints
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Always wanted to poach Kapanen. Think he’d look good in a middle 6 line with Veleno
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This is actually a silver lining to that disgusting draft lottery. Yzerman needs to start taking advantage of these cap strapped teams. Either, A) trade for a young player that one of these teams simply cannot afford, or B), use the cap space we have to take on a bad contract, along with bonus assets like picks and prospects. Now is the time for Yzerman to really start looking at teams who need cap relief.
Obviously we are still going to suck for 2,3,4,5 more years? There is no use in going into next season spending two thirds of the cap, that would be wasted cap space. Take advantage of these teams asap!
Obviously we are still going to suck for 2,3,4,5 more years? There is no use in going into next season spending two thirds of the cap, that would be wasted cap space. Take advantage of these teams asap!
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The cap not rising is really gonna hurt the Leafs. They dont have any bad players on big contracts so theyre going to have to get rid of a good player potentially
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Good time to take Karl Alzner from Montreal for a king's ransom
Some kind of deal with Mantha to Montreal and Alzner coming to Detroit could set the Wings up really well.
Some kind of deal with Mantha to Montreal and Alzner coming to Detroit could set the Wings up really well.
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Maybe. But where do you think he's got a better chance of first class hotels, first class travel, NHL per diems, etc?
Detroit's got to be near the top of the list if he doesn't want demotion to the AHL.
He'd be a #7 D this year in Detroit, jumping when cholowski struggles.
Next year, he'd still have a potential job because Nemeth will likely leave. He
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For Mantha -
Montreal's first (which should 9th overall). Deal wouldn't be made until after they lose, obviously.
Some other piece. A prospect. Maybe that Chicago 2nd.
For Alzner - We take a quality prospect or pick or package. Maybe Chicago's 3rd next year + Struble or Harris
So total return.
9th overall - Askarov/Quinn/Holtz/whoever falls
About 40th overall.
75th overall next year.
Struble or Harris.
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For now.
They have 7 free agents after this season finishes. 3 of their top 5 D and their defense is already their weakest aspect. The year after that, Freddie is going to be up for a raise after how well he has played for them. Hyman is another one due after next season and will probably get a pretty decent raise as well.
Theyre going ot have to move a big contract or just not sign any dmen to replace Barrie or Ceci
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I mean if the return is right sure and the contract isn't staying too long. Given the events of the other night and the uncertainty of what moves forward. I think we just stand pat and hope to get luckier next year and come in dead last again. I know that will be tough for everyone to hear, but I am not real interested in dipping into free agency or taking on a slightly overpaid player to help a team up against the cap.
If we were getting a Lafreniere, Byfield or Stutzle, I would have been all for chasing Krug and trying to get Tyler Johnson on the cheap. Now... I am less about it, we need an elite talent and we just won't know how good Perfetti or whatever guy we take is.
I also would find it an interesting way to stick it to the league. I mean you have to sign Mantha and Bertuzzi though perhaps you are looking at a longer deeper rebuild and their time is up too. But I think we should stay down near the floor, play a lot of our youth and just hope next year we don't slide 3 spots from 1 to 4 when we come in dead last.
If we were getting a Lafreniere, Byfield or Stutzle, I would have been all for chasing Krug and trying to get Tyler Johnson on the cheap. Now... I am less about it, we need an elite talent and we just won't know how good Perfetti or whatever guy we take is.
I also would find it an interesting way to stick it to the league. I mean you have to sign Mantha and Bertuzzi though perhaps you are looking at a longer deeper rebuild and their time is up too. But I think we should stay down near the floor, play a lot of our youth and just hope next year we don't slide 3 spots from 1 to 4 when we come in dead last.
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If we can turn this into an opportunity to snag another first or high second next year that would be great for the rebuild. Hopefully we can pull something similar to what Carolina did to get in the position they are this year.
Fingers crossed!
Fingers crossed!
Agreed
If I am Stevie after Friday I would make it public we could care less about the short term.
Draft the goalie, sign mantha and bertuzzi and that's it, no UFA's of any value and go in with one of the lowest payrolls
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Kapanen: Always thought so from Day 1, we all knew TOR CapHell was a comin'. In fact, so much so, that his name was synonymous with cap casualty/future acquisition/buy-low with ++ value.
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If he's going to be a consistent 60-70 point player, I don't mind that $7m cap hit. If it means the trade price is significantly lower, I wouldn't push for Toronto to retain.
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He has unreal skill and is a great skater.
He can be a center. At 50% or better on faceoffs the last 3 years.
He's under $7M a year.
4 years left. Takes him 28.
Last year he went 22-20-42 at even strength.
His 5 on 5 scoring was 2.32 points/60.
In Detroit you're probably bumping him up to 20 minutes a night.
Instantly gives us a real second line and gives Zadina elite skill to work with.
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I don't know what he'd cost, but honestly, he's a f***ing bargain at $7M until he's 28,
Those are his prime years. I'll never understand why people thought this was a bad deal.
The bad deal was Tavares when you already had Matthews, Marner and Nylander.
