Not sure what to make of this one it's definitely different. Flames might consider it.

NSH doesn't touch the Mangiapane deal. He hasn't proven that he is worth that cap hit. Novak has produced more than him and is payed 2.3 mil less than him. He had a career year and signed a big contract on that and then just hasn't lived up to it.

I would also rather just resign Carrier than go after Rutta. But I do like the Walker signing for the right side so NSH can have Schenn as the 7th D.

If NSH could get Gourde retained for that price, I'd be pretty pumped, but I feel like SEA would want more considering how up against the cap they are now and have Berniers to resign among other young forwards.

At 1 year the cap shouldnt really play into account that much. He still brings an element that is what Trotz looks for and he fits this system excellently. The player upgrade should still be noteworthy even if he is more of a 4m guy now.