You could offer DeBrusk a million less than that and he'd still go for it.

You could also go with 2 scratches instead of 4 which frees up another 1.5 million.

And the cap is probably going up to 87.7 not 87 million. So that's another 700k right there.

Which leaves you with $4.9 million of cap space to add another player. And if you do get another player with that money that subtracts one player from the roster who will lose his spot to the new guy.

So after all that, you can spend another $5.7 million on a player even with Ullmark staying.

ya for sure, the reason i'm carrying an extra scratch (4 instead of 3) is whether or not Boston elects to try and slide Bussi through waivers or not. i don't see them carrying three goalies but who knows. they may have extra money but it's where will they use it.. if you don't sign OEL you can take a run at Hanifin but then does that block Lorhei long term. I don't know if the value Elias Lindholm anymore over zacha and coyle so unless they can trade for a #1 center i suspect they may stay status quo for the season.