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Well, They are part of the new core. This allows them 2-3 years before they really have to pay out again. Debrusk, Coyle and Krug are next in line and they have enough money next year to sign them all with about 25m (Debrusk 5 x 5.50 -- Coyle 4 x 4.75-- Krug 5 x 6.75).
After next year they free up almost 20m in three guys (Rask, Backes & krejci).
This puts them in a great position. Three years from now their payroll will look amazing
1. Bergeron 6.875m x1
2. Pastrnak 6.66m x 2
3. Marchand 6.12 x 4
4. McAvoy 4.9 x 1
Their cap is in a great situation.