I actually really like the McCabe signing, especially over Kulikov.

Big assumption they would have signed those contracts in Minnesota. BOGO for example pays 0% state income tax in Tampa compared to 9.85% in Minnesota. Also has a much better chance at a very deep play off run,and awesome climate to live in.

I was sure hoping the Wild could have gotten McCabe. I'm sure the the $ and term was just too much.

Yeah, thats exactly what I heard to.

I think the term and the 8M in dead cap jump next year made these signings impossible. The one that hurts the most is the Pius Suter loss.

We are better with your suggestions, but I think to truly unf--k this team you have to undo both buyouts.

I'd think they could have done these deals, 5.2 million with 15 players signed, trade Dumba or Zucc gets to you 11.2 and 14 signed. It's not great but imo it's an upgrade this year. As BG has the team today, if you add in 14 million for KK/Fiala, they have the same problem imo.