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Originally Posted by Millhaus
How do you figure? Ball parking it I see the Caps having about $49 mil committed to the guys they have signed for next season now, their 2 RFA's, and Semin and Laich, 17 guys. At the current cap that fills out the roster with all guys making the minimum. Even if I am high on what Alzner, Varlamov, Semin, and Laich all get how does that leave room for a $4 mil blueliner?
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Realistically, what kind of raises are they due. Semin - $500k. Laich $1 million. I don't think we can predict Varly until we see what he does this season, but let's assume the same as Neuvirth which would be an increase of $300k. Alzner I would expect to re-sign for close to his current salary. So that takes us up to about $51 million with 9 forwards, 6 dmen, and 2 goalies. Assuming no inflation, that leaves $8 million for 1 top 6 forward (assuming Fehr jumps up to top 6), 3 bottom 6 forwards, and a defenseman.