They could do something if he’s willing to take a shorter term. The cap has been rumored to be headed to $80mm for next year. They’ll have ~$20million in space if we conservatively peg it at a $78 million cap.
UFA’s: Both Nash’s, Chara, Wingels, Gionta, Schaller, Holden
RFA’s: Grzelcyk, Kuraly, Czarnik
Chara and the Nash’s are the only big ticket items in there, and Riley could be leaving. Things get a bit dicey next year when McAvoy, Heinen and Carlo will need new deals. They’re decently positioned to fit Rick in for 2 years if they wanted.
UFA’s: Both Nash’s, Chara, Wingels, Gionta, Schaller, Holden
RFA’s: Grzelcyk, Kuraly, Czarnik
Chara and the Nash’s are the only big ticket items in there, and Riley could be leaving. Things get a bit dicey next year when McAvoy, Heinen and Carlo will need new deals. They’re decently positioned to fit Rick in for 2 years if they wanted.