The Dream

Matt Roy might very well get 6M per year from a contender let alone a rebuilding Ducks team.

Possibly. Will depend on what the cap goes up by I guess.

I'd probably pay it. Yes, Ducks are rebuilding, but Matt is local to ANA and so the move would save him from uprooting his family. He may prefer that than chasing a cuo. Not that cup chasing wouldn't be possible in ANA. ANA are probably strong contenders in 2-3 years with Celebrini.

Reported going to 87.7M.

Doubt many contenders will be able to offer 6M to a top 4 RD if that is all the cap is going up by. Most are overspent as is and with significant contracts due on other players. Namely the reason he may be available from LA as they've got Byfield to re-sign.

Many other teams very desperate for a player like him as well. Buffalo, Ottawa, Detroit as example. Could easily see them putting in a high bid.