Toews Extension

You're 1M high on the cap projection, although I guess your number is possible.

Regardless, Manson is probably moved if the team keeps Toews. That opens up money needed for depth. I'm sure they'd rather keep him, but it's the most logical move.

IMO, the Avs having Behrens and Malinski, then drafting Gulyayev too, signals Toews is toast.

I don't know about that. I would prefer they extend Toews and trade Manson next summer. Then use Malinski and Behrens in the bottom pair or as 6/7 and get another depth D for cheap. Then in 2 years, if Gulyayev is ready to come over, trade Girard.

yeah but you were also claiming there was 0 chance of byram doing a bridge deal this year
I'd just assume behrens is likely now able to be moved with a pick just like barron and helleson were for ready to help win now players and we still have other prospects for two years from now

MInd explaining how it would only be 87.5m in cap? My understanding is that last season's HRR was higher than ever before. Prior to covid, the cap was trending to have last season at 90m in cap. Yes covid caused a hit on HRR but the players' debt will be paid off before the 1st month of the '23-'24 season if over. Add in the expansion team and new tv deals, the league has never had more revenue. To assume 87.5m in cap would be a illegal(?) under the cba. Last season 5.7b/2= 2.85b, 2.85b/32= 89.062m.