huh thats actually interesting. I know a bunch of BUF fans will say yes but the owner is basically penny pinching all the way through and its also a huge gamble for 1 years performance. Thats not even factoring in Levi in the minors.

Id still guess that they match but its a clever way to screw over an eastern conference opponent. Too bad the NHL hates fun.

Feels like you could probably do cheaper on the UPL contract if you just trade for him. Might cost you slightly more trade wise but I'd add another 2nd in there to save 5 mill over the course of his contract.

Damn, Sabres fan here and that’s a head scratcher.

Just offer Swayman 7x7 instead.

Great post.

Mercer has had a down year but should demand at least 4.5 especially with the cap rising.

Also I would think it’d be better to just offer slightly more than compensation in a trade for a young goalie with potential, then sign him for a more reasonable cap and not piss off another franchise who could do the same and poach your RFAs in the future. Just a thought.