X-pensfan wrote:
You took a business course so you could talk tough about the NHL cap on message boards? That's just sad.
Dude, what part of Zherdov walks away via UFA and that 2 million goes towards keeping Giroux happy do you have trouble understanding? What, you think he's gonna get more than 3 million/year? Not on this contract, not unless he posts 65+ points and that's not happening. And again, it's possible they may retain Carter for 4.5 or 4 instead of the 5 he's making now. At least for another year or two. Their cap situation is stable, anybody with 5th grade math comprehension can see that.
Took a business course? Who ever said I took "A" business course?
As for your fantasy thoughts of Philly retaining him for 4 to 4.5, you dream. Look at his numbers combined with his physical play.
His +/- has only been in the negative twice in his career.
He is a leader while he's on the ice.
4 to 5 mil for a resign?
Not happening. He'll go for 6+ mil if he crests 40 goals again.
Here is your "business course" math:
Philly's projected next season salary without resigning any of their 8 UFA/RFA players - $12,536,904
Giroux is under 1 mil in his final season on his ELC. He is going to command a minimum of 3 mil, more likely 4 mil if his numbers and play keep the pace they are at now.
Carcillo is going to get resigned for 2.5 mil or so.
Powe is going to command a 2 mil salary if his play keeps up, and there is no reason to think any of these players won't keep their current play up.
So thats 3 players right there for a minimum of 5.5 mil maximum could be around 6.8 mil depending if they can keep the pace up.
Remember, thats 3 out of 8 players.
Zherdev is a none factor.
Even if they went with 3 more ELC's, that still puts them over the cap with Carter's projected contract by 2+ mil.
It really is that simple.