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Originally Posted by ~Crashintome89~
You don't think they can keep Vanek and Moulson?
Not sure about their cap space, but I think they can do both.
Unless they want to go out in the summer and get a goalie which will probably happen.
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We have played at or near the cap floor for years so we have loads of cap space. We usually get to the floor with the buyout contracts of Yashin and now DP, and by unattainable bonuses.
We had the lowest payroll yesterday and added like 4 million in payroll with the difference in contracts so according to capgeek, we are 4th from the bottom now.
We have 12 million in cap space as of today with the addition of Vanek.
Moulson could come back, yes, but who ever comes back after being a UFA. Rarely happens. I think trading him shows they didn't want him long term.
I won't say Moulson was made by JT but playing with him definitely helped. Anytime Moulson was removed from JT's line over the years to shake things up, he struggled a bit. Moulson is great in front of the net, can take the pounding to get the dirty goals, redirects, rebounds. Islanders fan always complained his lack of hitting, carrying the puck up, puck handling, sticking up for JT. I'll be interested to see if his stock takes a hit in Buffalo if he doesn't do too well. He could very well lose money if he doesn't maintain similar production. They were a big help to each other (JT & MM) to establish their careers. Moulson was nothing, wasting away, until JT urged the Isles to take a look at MM during camp of JT's rookie year.
Is it Tuesday yet? Weird that tomorrow will be the only time the Rangers come to the Coliseum this year.