2022-23 NYR - Andrew Copp

No way it cost a 1st to dump nemeth and would prefer to not give copp more than 5.5

I had Copp at $5.5 too. But as time goes on, it may take $6M. I wanted to demonstrate that at $6M, there still $1M free cap space available. Re: Nemeth: again not in dispute. I posted a worst case scenario. since the NYR have to move Nemeth's cap hit in full to make this work.

Drury would have moved Nemeth if he could have at the draft. I think he is waiting to see if there is a team having trouble getting to the cap floor where he can dump Nemeth for a 2nd or maybe 2 picks if needed. Buying him out would be a dumb move, better off stashing him in the AHL this year and try to deal him again next season. I don't see the Rangers giving Copp over 5.5, though it is possible, makes signing Laf, Miller and depth players very difficult next season. 5.5 million for 5 years, first 3 years NMC, turns into an 8 team no trade in year 4. Best offer I think Copp will get from Drury as he is thinking big picture.

Re Nemeth: I completely concur with you. Arizona is the likely target. Re: Copp's price will be set based on the offers he receives when he dips is toe into the UFA frenzy. $6M or thereabouts is the max, and as you and I agree, $5.5M would be better. Term will be at least 5, maybe 6 years. Re-Signing Laffy, Miller and Chytil will be tight, but with $3.4M in Dead Cap coming off the books and another $1M increase in the salary cap, they should be able to make it happen. I think we see pretty much the same way!

With our back n forth a few days back...you and I definitely on the same page w/ Copp...just wonder where you stand regarding the plan next year- when it really does tighten up...yet Chytl, LaF, and Miller need new contracts.

On another note... one thing gonna be real interesting to see is whether any of theses UFAs have to come down from their demands. I mean- just about every team which is decent to real good has significant Cap concerns. I do think Copp will still manage quite well- but not many teams have the ability to sign a guy 5.5 X 6....without turning their back on someone requiring a new deal. What I'm getting at is there might be some real value left out there. I may be totally wrong here....really don't have a clue! But gonna be real interesting to see how the next few days go. But the true winner might just be the GM who picks up the scraps after the "bigger" signings.