This team would win a lot. You'd be in cap hell in a year, but for 2020-2021, you'd probably win the cup.

I used analytics in my player decisions and most of these guys are favored in the analytics community. But yes, this team would be in trouble in a year. That’s why I tried to leave cap space this year instead of spending it all.

IMO you 'd be better off having Nylander over Fiala, and then get rid of some of the ELCs for longer term, cheap contracts.
Like look at how many guys would need huge raises in one year.

Hughes,
Savard
Heiskanen
Marino
Hart
Shesterkin
Svechnikov
Gallagher (Extension kicks in)
Fiala
Coleman
Tkachuk
and andrew copp.


Good luck keeping them all.

I’m going to do another one today with your advice and tag you. Create a team with the same rules as this one, but sustainable success without cap trouble over the long-term.

Nice. Good Luck

Also, I’m not going to pick any players who haven’t played a game in the NHL yet. So no Lafreniere, Byfield, or any other prospect set to arrive in 2021.

No Leaf???