That trade is very bad for Ottawa. We decline.

What help is LTIR exactly?

Also Gaborik’s deal will cost actual dollars for a non player. The would be anti-cost savings move that the ownership wants.

This is the exact deal Melnyk loves. 3 Mill in salary that is 80% covered by insurance (so 600k in actual money payed to him) for almost 5 mill against the cap. Its a Melnyk wet dream

I don’t believe its insured. Either way, are you agreeing with me or is your point bypassing me?

I believe it is insured. I don't agree with your point at all. Eugene Melnyk loves to state how much he is spending against the cap without spending real money. Also keeping Gaborik on the books allows them to hit the cap floor easily (once they sign their RFAs) and don't have to panic sign or trade anyone. Needless to say, Gaborik might be as close to "untouchable" as there is out there for the Sens

My post is causing confusing. I was speaking from a Pittsburgh POV. If the LTIR contract costs 3 million in real dollars, I’ll find the link, that doesn’t save the real dollars the Pittsburgh ownership is looking for.

We will give you a moldy boot and a 7th rounder for DeSmith, but that's a pretty sizable overpay imo