Rejoint: mai 2015
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Huh?
Byfuglien is retiring, nothing to do with cap there.
Trouba wanted out, nothing to do with cap. Their hand was forced.
Chiarot isn't a top 4 dman so in hindsight I think most would let him go at 3.5M (Except, of course, for MB)
Myers signed a huge deal that most agree shouldn't be looking good in years 4-5-6. In hindsight they may have kept him but hindsight is always 20/20....
Laine is an RFA. He's not going anywhere. Just like with Marner, the situation can change overnight and more than likely will. Remember no games have actually been played yet. Both sides are just playing chicken.
Connor is an RFA. He's not going anywhere. He'll get signed soon enough. Probably waiting on Laine/Chevy a little here. limbo until it gets settled.
I get the reference your making and it is a valid concern for every team but Im not sure Winnipeg is the example of how not go about things. Buff retiring, Trouba wanting out, Two vet dman leaving in free agency, I think WPG can be guilty of not catching a break this year more than anything.....
Want to see a team that is an example of how not to run a team cap wise? 16-17 Detroit Red Wings...... Highest cap in the league. Average age of the team over 30. Finished bottom 6 in the league that year.