actually I think its less than 14 due to overages. Still got around 13 mill to spend but with Sorokin probs getting Demko money (5mx5), Pelech potentially getting either a Rielly or Morrisey deal (5-6.25m) and Beau probs making Toffoli money (4.25) for sure more moves will need to happen. My prediction right now Komorov and maybe Varlomov and Hickey potentially either is moved or if still possibly bought out.

Performance Bonus Overage Update:11 teams will have a bonus overage penalty in the 2021-22 season due to performance bonuses earned by their players.3 teams will have a bonus overage penalty due to the split overage decision made last off-season.https://t.co/3B8UOBLIyt pic.twitter.com/uriXUb0zfq

— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) July 15, 2021

Maybe dump Ladd and Komarov with a 1st, 2nd, and Wilde

So here's my recent thought on Seattle's potential plan

When Vegas came into the NHL they drafted lots of Dman and flipped some to other teams getting more assets

I think Seattle is gonna draft 5 goalies then flip 2 of them as right now there is an abundance of starting goalies available to be taken

My prediction as of now

Seattle takes (Allen, Kuemper, Talbot, Stalock, and Vanecek) and flips Talbot and Allen for assets

They're also very interested in Driedger

I thought about that but the hassle of resigning him could push them away. Every goalie I listed has a good contract and is sighed plus Kuemper/Vanacek would be a good duo. Stalock goes to their ahl team and becomes the #3 guy

I have a feeling Kuemper gets dealt before the trade freeze. Kuemper said he won't resign and the Coyotes might want to protect Hill over him. Kuemper to Colorado im calling it rn

Some interesting news, the Predators might go 3-5-1

Now this is just silly even for a chilled leaf fan like myself. Not many people realize this is not as bad as it was before. The Ballard era was even worse than losing. It was pure utter torture. New leaf fans don't seem to realize this and often think they know pain. My dad went through that era and it was the worst, he told me the other day 5 first round exits still isn't as bad as what Ballard made this city and team go through on a daily basis for more than 10 years and literally had to die to start change (pretty sad if you think about it).

Their time will come, its only a matter of time. They got to much talent not to win a round. Matthews and Marner are still growing and learning. As Tampa, Washington, and even Pittsburgh demonstrated patience is key.

Some interesting news, the Predators might go 3-5-1

nhl buyout season pic.twitter.com/GB1jcMguXf

— offseason trade wanter (@OVECHKlN) July 15, 2021

My final thoughts on the Leddy trade from yesterday:


Nick Leddy


Richard Panik (50% Retained)
2021 2nd Round Pick (52nd overall)

Islanders clear up cap to resign Beauvillier, Sorokin, and Pelech, while the Red Wings get a veteran defenseman in Leddy who can mentor Seider in his rookie season. I definitely see how this trade benefits both sides, but there is just more value in what the Islanders are receiving.

Teams are putting the finishing touches on their protected lists. Hearing CBJ are planning on leaving Max Domi unprotected. I would be surprised if Seattle doesn’t claim him.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 17, 2021

McCann, Dunn, domi , voracek, eberle. Seattle is going to have a solid team.

I thought they'd learn from their past mistakes. Especially CBJ

McCann, Dunn, domi , voracek, eberle. Seattle is going to have a solid team.

Who is the 5th D and 3rd forward, Nash could’ve protected Arvidsson and not sold him for cheap, Nashville is guaranteed to protect ( imo ) Forsberg, Kunin, Ellis, Josi, Ekholm, Fabbro

Domi is going to break out in Seattle like Karlsson did in Vegas