14m in dead cap
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I'd think they try to keep Fiala and Dumba next year for another playoff run depending on what Fiala is asking for. Boldy's next contract is something to worry about the summer after when you've seen what he can do in a full season. Even if he produces, they could probably get him on a cheaper 2 year bridge deal to cover the last 2 years of Parise/Suter's significant dead cap and then sign him long-term with the freed up cap space they have in the summer of 2025. I like Addison, but he's not a top 4 dman just yet and it would be kinda silly to rush him only to find out he's not up to the task. Same thing with Rossi; he won't be expected to do as much behind Hartman and Ek so he'll have time to get used to the NHL to see if he'll make it as a center.
Edit: But who knows, maybe Guerin tries to get ahead of things and tries to sign Boldy this summer to an extension gambling he'll be worth whatever he can sign him for.