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Carlson, Tavares, JVR are some of the top UFAs available.

 

http://www.tsn.ca/three-headed-monster-tops-2018-free-agent-frenzy-class-1.1099884

 

 

I have included Matt Cane’s List of UFAs and RFAs and what he expects them to sign for.

 

I certainly would sign JVR for his projection, 3 years 5.5 Million and Calvin DeHaan 1 year 1.6 Million.

 

Although that’s a slight raise for JVR and a pay cut for DeHaan, I doubt either happen

 

For reference he has Samson on a 2 year 4.1 AAV Bridge Deal

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q-Pnzfvmo_1hDlWu7WqJHVyTZqy15386jVESKSOf0V4/htmlview#gid=0

 

Who are you interested in?

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What kind of track record does Cane have in predicting UFA contracts? Hickey and DeHaan’s deals look way to low.

 

I expect at least 3+ for either player. I’d love it if we could get either player for what Cane projects. I’d also take either one for 2-3 years at 3 mill

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What kind of track record does Cane have in predicting UFA contracts? Hickey and DeHaan’s deals look way to low.

I expect at least 3+ for either player. I’d love it if we could get either player for what Cane projects. I’d also take either one for 2-3 years at 3 mill

Here is his 2017 List

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oLsyS63DJO58zSXEbUv2HFXhSFK5IyuN3lCOgfPjt6M

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Three headed monster?  Did that guy from Beetlejuice get to the other two?

 

Carlson will definitely cash out big time though.  The top D available always gets an outrageous contract.  The D list as a whole doesn't look so hot, which will drive him up even more.  If you want defense, free agency is almost never the way to go.

 

Oh, and it's kind of funny to see Derek Grant on that list.

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I think it's reasonable to think that Buffalo goes for:

 

Tavares (if available)

JvR

Carlson (if they are moving Risto)

Perron

Hutton (I think this is highly likely)

Grabner

Hickey

de Haan

Comeau

 

From that list I think they only get 2-3 players...

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If Carlson goes from the Caps to Buffalo then it's because we severely overpaid.  I don't know how we can afford this. 

 

It's true we would be losing Risto's contract but in theory the guy coming back at forward would likely have a decent cap hit.

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I’m most interested in the Sabres using their cap space to pursue RFAs who deserve raises their current teams may find difficult to justify under the cap.

 

Columbus has $13 million to sign 7 players, including:

Bjorkstrand Murray and Jenner, with Werenski and Milano coming next year.

 

Tampa has $7 million to sign 5 players, including:

Miller, with Kucherov, Point and four UFA regular defencemen coming next year.

 

Winnipeg has $20 million to sign 9 players, including:

Hellebuyck,Trouba, Lowry, Armia, and Morrisey.

It gets worse next year when Myers, Laine, Wheeler and Connor’s deals are up.

 

I’m sure there are more.

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I’m most interested in the Sabres using their cap space to pursue RFAs who deserve raises their current teams may find difficult to justify under the cap.

Columbus has $13 million to sign 7 players, including:

Bjorkstrand Murray and Jenner, with Werenski and Milano coming next year.

Tampa has $7 million to sign 5 players, including:

Miller, with Kucherov, Point and four UFA regular defencemen coming next year.

Winnipeg has $20 million to sign 9 players, including:

Hellebuyck,Trouba, Lowry, Armia, and Morrisey.

It gets worse next year when Myers, Laine, Wheeler and Connor’s deals are up.

I’m sure there are more.

Would we have to lose draft picks?

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Would we have to lose draft picks?

 

Almost definitely, because those teams wouldn't be looking to add cap.

I'm perfectly fine trading picks for 23-year-olds.

Our under-25 group is as good as most in the league. What we don't have is many good players in their prime.

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Bob McKenzie on TSN690 says he expects Jack Johnson to get in the neighbourhood of 6M per year, give or take a million. Expects the Canadiens to be interested.

 

Has there ever been any type of follow-up on his story about how far in the hole me might still be due to his parents?

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