EDM CHI Flat Cap No CBO

Équipe: 2020-21 Devils du New Jersey

Date de création initiale: 7 juin 2020

Publié: 7 juin 2020

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Flat cap + No CBO puts a premium on cap space - which is an enormous (and perhaps the only dispensable) asset NJ has right now. Given GM and coaching uncertainty, NJ will not be able to secure top-end UFAs so they rely on the draft/off-season moves to improve defense and wingers.

Neal's massive contract is probably worth a 1st+ given no CBO - so add in JP. I think Neal provides some value as a depth RW and a PP specialist - an area where the Devils made improvements but still struggle. Simmonds departure opens up a spot on PP1.

I saw the Maata trade posted earlier - I'm a fan, but given the CBO/Cap status, I think he comes cheaper than a 3rd. Maybe CHI scoffs and holds.

Overall cap situation: Zajac's massive $5.75M ends this year. Plenty of space to re-up Gusev. It will be very interesting to have all of Subban's, Maata's, and Schnieder's contracts all ending in the same year (~$18!!) - in time to manage some expiring ELCs.

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