LongtimeLeafsufferer
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The Hawks can make a major cut or two as you (Graderman) suggests. But even on Winnipeg or most teams Kruger is a 3m + third liner. Hardly unlikely he can be traded without money coming back in return.
I really don't see any way out of the Hawks cap dilemma. Too many guys are making the big money and have NTCs and their isn't the cash available for young studs. Best scenario trade Panarin next summer for young guys on ELCs and hope they develop.