Austin Watson a signé un contrat de 1 ans d'une valeur de 776 665 $ avec les Lightning de Tampa Bay, le 9 oct. 2023. Le contrat comporte un cap hit de 776 665 $.
Not sure why Tampa wouldn't sign someone better, Watson isn't even an NHL player. I understand this is purely for their LTIR and cap situation, but you couldn't get somebody better?
leaves them with $2 of cap space using LTIR for Brown but not Vasy
might as well give Watson every dollar you can since the ACSL is set relative to the payroll after he signs
This is why I don't understand what the Avs are doing (unless there is a move(s) pending); with Landeskog and possibly Francouz on LTIR; they should be spending up to the cap limit + those LTIR salaries (especially Landy) and they have a roster spot or 2 to do it.
There is not enough discussion about ACSL strategies and when/how to take advantage of it.