I doubt pinto gets that out of his ELC. 3rd line probably doesn’t have Formenton and Boucher/Jarventie makes it

That's not cap hell. That's a competitive team for the next 10 years. Your GM actually did a great job. Not sure why Sanderson is getting 6.5, no bridge and Lassi

I think some of these deals are slightly off but who knows, Pierre has his work cut out for him that's for sure.

It will be imperative that they rid themselves of 100% of the Zaitsev deal by next year. I've penciled in Kleven and one of JBD or Lassi on the third pair in 23-24. I liked Heatherington when he was up so he could easily spot in for Kleven if he isn't ready by next year.

I am assuming one of JBD or Lassi will be used to get that Top 4 D. One of Marino, Hague, Petterson, Chychrun would be my picks, in no particular order.

We can hope that DeBrincat takes a bit less then his QO over the long term, maybe 8.5M, and that Jimmy Stu takes a bit less then 8M. I might be a little high on the Zub extension, thinking it will be just over $4M but I'd rather be surprised for it coming in lower than I thought as opposed to being disappointed it's higher, assuming he is extended.

I don't have Brannstrom on the team past next season as I don't think he has a role here. Even this season, I just see him as a depth piece provided they are able to acquire a top 4 D.

Once we get to 25-26, the cap is predicted to jump as the escrow will be paid back to the owners. I never thought I'd see a day this soon where the team is planning on spending this much money but here we are. Dorion taking the field of dreams moto, if you build it, they will come. Go to games people, get that attendance up!