Optimistic Approach

I’m not comfortable predicting as little salary for Chytil and Miller as I did here. As much as I am pulling for it to not happen, don’t be shocked if Filda is a cap casualty.

I like it. If the cap is an issue the only thing that should be done is buyout Goodrow. Then once next year hits say goodbye to Trouba and Kreider imo. Need to open up more cap flexibility.

Although the threat of an offer sheet is low, the potential to nab either Lafreniere or Miller for pennies on the dollar might change teams’ minds. One way or another, the Rags should have some concerns.

I just really hope the Rangers don't have to resort to something as impactive as an eight year buyout because, sheesh lol. I'd say Goodrow is overpaid by about $1M, whereas the buyout would literally be an overpay by whatever the penalty is. In six of the eight years, the penalty is greater than $1M, so I'd rather stick with Goodrow on the team.

I heard this same argument last offseason with Kakko. In addition, I'd accept a 1st and a 3rd in exchange for Lafreniere at $6M. Miller is going to be the priority extension, and I have no worries that it won't be completed before the offer sheet window opens.