2021-22

Équipe: 2021-22 Panthers de la Floride

Date de création initiale: 14 avr. 2021

Publié: 16 avr. 2021

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

I didn't do any crazy and long UFA signings because the Panthers need to have cap space for when Barkov's contract ends. Another Bobrovsky-like signing would mean we lose Sasha. So no Hamilton for us :(

Duclair's next contract is tough to value. His ppg hasn't grown and his goals are down but he is playing in the 1st line and has arbitration rights. I gave him almost double his salary and I think that's fair. He did reportedly turn that down from the Sens but I really don't think he deserves more.

Armia could be a similar signing to Acciari. The guy is full of Finnish sisu and wants to win. He isn't an offensive machine but he does have some skills. Most importantly, I believe he would be an amazing pickup for the 4th line that would really provide some great depth.

The same goes for Getzlaf. He could help Lundell ease into the NHL and provide some depth and experience in the center department. I know he likes it in Anaheim but Florida is really close in a lot of ways, like weather for example. Also, he would have a chance at another Cup, which he won't have in Anaheim.

Yandle is someone we need to trade. His contract makes signing Barkov harder and I don't see a spot for him on the roster next year when Ekblad can anchor the top PP unit. I could've given Boston more for taking him but in the end, it's just 2 years of a guy with a 4 million cap hit. And Yandle isn't a total deadbeat yet, he's once again on pace for over 40 points over an 82 game season.

And for the Blackhawks trade, I really think they could use some scoring. Vatrano would rank 4th in points among Blackhawks. He would be tied for second in goals. All that without even playing with Barkov or Huby or being in the top PP unit, so those amounts aren't even bloated.

After what I've done, the Panthers have over 8 million in cap space and I think we should weaponize it. We should give some teams in cap trouble some relief by taking a year-long bad contract away. In return, we could get a young, NHL-ready player who could help us go deep in the playoffs. We shouldn't, however, get anyone whose contract runs past 2022 because we need all the money we can get to sign Barkov. If and when he plays another season like this, he's in for some Matthews/McDavid money.

If I have miscalculated some values in this, just tell me. I don't think I've done any massive mistakes like most Leafs and Rangers fans here.

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