Kasperi Kapanen, Jeremy Bracco and a 2nd(SJS), for Josh Manson.

Both are expansion draft exempt.

Kapanen plays in your top 9 this coming season. Very fast, with good hands. Also strong on PK.

Bracco is the Leafs current top prospect not on the roster. Just finished a strong season playing a big role in a USA world juniors gold and then a big role in a Memorial Cup win. Needs a season in the minors.
- Blazed

That could very well do it - probably have to refine it a touch but those are solid, solid options -

I don't understand your need to be so f'ing rude. Really. You don't need to be condescending to anyone. Maybe it makes you feel better.

I understand the expansion draft rules. You can still make a trade with Vegas. And as Murray said today at the season seat event, if anyone thinks we're losing a key player in the expansion draft they're "crazy". He said he's been speaking with GMGM regularly (as recently as yesterday), so I have no doubt a deals been made.

He also said the Ducks are probably going to lose a "popular" player via the trade route. His goal is to improve scoring. Talking with Eaves. Also talking contract extensions for both Fowler and Manson.
- quackup

If you can't handle the heat then get out of the kitchen and go stand in a concession line! If what you say about Murray is in fact, fact, and not fiction, then it sounds like he's doing his due diligence. It also sounds like he's taken care of the Bieksa situation, and once the lists are made public I want my apology! And it better be sincere, because you're on thin ice!

Is there a chance Eaves feels bad after the journeyman's career-year came to an abrupt halt, and will therefore re-sign at a reasonable price? Perhaps. It's not unheard of for a player to re-sign with a team that traded for them. Although, with the expansion draft looming that option isn't on the table now. Nevertheless, Fowler, Manson, Montour, Theodore, Ritchie and Cogliano all need to be re-signed within the next year. This group proved they're capable, but an asset needs to be flipped and that's the reality! And if anyone turns on the waterworks when that time comes, save it for Facebook!

If you can't handle the heat then get out of the kitchen and go stand in a concession line! If what you say about Murray is in fact, fact, and not fiction, then it sounds like he's doing his due diligence. It also sounds like he's taken care of the Bieksa situation, and once the lists are made public I want my apology! And it better be sincere, because you're on thin ice!

Is there a chance Eaves feels bad after the journeyman's career-year came to an abrupt halt, and will therefore re-sign at a reasonable price? Perhaps. It's not unheard of for a player to re-sign with a team that traded for them. Although, with the expansion draft looming that option isn't on the table now. Nevertheless, Fowler, Manson, Montour, Theodore, Ritchie and Cogliano all need to be re-signed within the next year. This group proved they're capable, but an asset needs to be flipped and that's the reality! And if anyone turns on the waterworks when that time comes, save it for Facebook!
- IGotTheMemo

If it makes you feel better to put others down, then so be it. I'm just saying there's no need for it. Your opinion of me is of zero importance.

An apology is given if someone has said or done something wrong. Since neither has occurred, you can wait an eternity for one.

I have said until I'm blue in the face Ducks will go 7-3-1 in the draft. It is my OPINION Bieksa will waive and Fowler/Vatanen, Manson, and Lindholm will be protected. I've also said Ducks will "probably" trade Vatanen OR Fowler (if #'s too far apart, but I don't think that will be an issue) pre draft. What I've always been sure of, especially after today, is Ducks are not losing a significant piece (Vatanen, Silfverberg, etc.) to Vegas for nothing.

Now, my OPINION may be completely wrong. I'll admit that. Your opinion may be completely wrong. In the scheme of things this really isn't that important.

If it makes you feel better to put others down, then so be it. I'm just saying there's no need for it. Your opinion of me is of zero importance.

An apology is given if someone has said or done something wrong. Since neither has occurred, you can wait an eternity for one.

I have said until I'm blue in the face Ducks will go 7-3-1 in the draft. It is my OPINION Bieksa will waive and Fowler/Vatanen, Manson, and Lindholm will be protected. I've also said Ducks will "probably" trade Vatanen OR Fowler (if #'s too far apart, but I don't think that will be an issue) pre draft. What I've always been sure of, especially after today, is Ducks are not losing a significant piece (Vatanen, Silfverberg, etc.) to Vegas for nothing.

Now, my OPINION may be completely wrong. I'll admit that. Your opinion may be completely wrong. In the scheme of things this really isn't that important.
- quackup

Well now I know what I'm dealing with. You'll say anything to look right, but at the end of the day its all meaningless ... and you call yourself a Ducks fan. Absolutely pathetic.

Moreover, I hope by eternity you mean June 18th. The day the protection list goes public. It was only four days ago in another one of your ploys to look right you wrote, "If Bieksa waves and zero perks follow, I will be the first to apologize." Now, only four days later, you're already trying to talk your way out of an inevitable apology. Is the 18th early for an apology? Mayhaps, but you also said you'd be first. Looks like this is just another one of your posts where your mouth wrote a check it can't cash.

Also, what's with this Fowler/Vatanen nonsense? The 3rd protection spot is either going to Manson or Vatanen. GM Bob Murray has proved time and time again his ability to re-sign guys, and yet you doubt it. Make up your mind, and stop complicating things because I'm sick of it!

Well now I know what I'm dealing with. You'll say anything to look right, but at the end of the day its all meaningless ... and you call yourself a Ducks fan. Absolutely pathetic.

Moreover, I hope by eternity you mean June 18th. The day the protection list goes public. It was only four days ago in another one of your ploys to look right you wrote, "If Bieksa waves and zero perks follow, I will be the first to apologize." Now, only four days later, you're already trying to talk your way out of an inevitable apology. Is the 18th early for an apology? Mayhaps, but you also said you'd be first. Looks like this is just another one of your posts where your mouth wrote a check it can't cash.

Also, what's with this Fowler/Vatanen nonsense? The 3rd protection spot is either going to Manson or Vatanen. GM Bob Murray has proved time and time again his ability to re-sign guys, and yet you doubt it. Make up your mind, and stop complicating things because I'm sick of it!
- IGotTheMemo

I never said meaningless. Never. But that's your MO. Change stuff for your benefit. I said, "not all that IMPORTANT." And in the scheme of life, it's not. My family is important to me. My friends are important to me. The Ducks aren't. Too bad you can't relate. Ducks are entertainment. Nothing more. And I support them because I appreciate the entertainment. That may change. I dropped my Angel seats last year after 32 years. Oh well. My loyalty isn't predicated on wins/losses.

If Bieksa does waive and there's no perk, I will apologize. I don't have a problem with that. I'll admit I was wrong. But I doubt you would. You're a "right fighter." Have to be right. That's fine. I know your type.

You're exhausting. I won't respond to your posts going forward because there's no coherent thought on your part. Take Fowler. Unless you know specific salary demands, I'm leaving open the possibility the Ducks and Fowler part ways over a salary chasm. I fully expect BM and Fowler to agree on a contract extension, but until it's announced, there's still the possibility of negotiations breaking down. That's all. IF that were to occur, then I envision the possibility Fowler might be traded. Is that so difficult to understand?

You're sick of me, I'm sick of you. At least we agree on something. I won't respond to any of your drivel, so feel free to wail away.

I never said meaningless. Never. But that's your MO. Change stuff for your benefit. I said, "not all that IMPORTANT." And in the scheme of life, it's not. My family is important to me. My friends are important to me. The Ducks aren't. Too bad you can't relate. Ducks are entertainment. Nothing more. And I support them because I appreciate the entertainment. That may change. I dropped my Angel seats last year after 32 years. Oh well. My loyalty isn't predicated on wins/losses.

If Bieksa does waive and there's no perk, I will apologize. I don't have a problem with that. I'll admit I was wrong. But I doubt you would. You're a "right fighter." Have to be right. That's fine. I know your type.

You're exhausting. I won't respond to your posts going forward because there's no coherent thought on your part. Take Fowler. Unless you know specific salary demands, I'm leaving open the possibility the Ducks and Fowler part ways over a salary chasm. I fully expect BM and Fowler to agree on a contract extension, but until it's announced, there's still the possibility of negotiations breaking down. That's all. IF that were to occur, then I envision the possibility Fowler might be traded. Is that so difficult to understand?

You're sick of me, I'm sick of you. At least we agree on something. I won't respond to any of your drivel, so feel free to wail away.
- quackup

You toned down the snarky comments during the season, but you couldn't resist rescuing the sedated-typer. Now you're in hot water and think your life story will make it all better. That may work for you with your friends and family, but this is Hockeybuzz, and there are standards here!

Your Fowler scenario isn't difficult to understand. Maybe negotiations would be going better if you weren't calling for him to be traded last summer! I was the only one that stayed true, and if that makes me a "right fighter" then so be it! Because let me tell you ... it took guts! And what happened, the guy has a remarkable year. As a matter of fact, he's the first Ducks defender to make an All-Star game since Niedermayer in 2009. With so many posters like you, hopefully he'll get a NMC to keep your mouth shut!

One day it's Bieksa, the next day it's Despres, today it's Fowler! What next?! Are you going to turn your back on Getzlaf! Given your history I wouldn't be surprised! I guess that's an easy choice for someone who's just in it for the entertainment. Good riddance!

You toned down the snarky comments during the season, but you couldn't resist rescuing the sedated-typer. Now you're in hot water and think your life story will make it all better. That may work for you with your friends and family, but this is Hockeybuzz, and there are standards here!

Your Fowler scenario isn't difficult to understand. Maybe negotiations would be going better if you weren't calling for him to be traded last summer! I was the only one that stayed true, and if that makes me a "right fighter" then so be it! Because let me tell you ... it took guts! And what happened, the guy has a remarkable year. As a matter of fact, he's the first Ducks defender to make an All-Star game since Niedermayer in 2009. With so many posters like you, hopefully he'll get a NMC to keep your mouth shut!

One day it's Bieksa, the next day it's Despres, today it's Fowler! What next?! Are you going to turn your back on Getzlaf! Given your history I wouldn't be surprised! I guess that's an easy choice for someone who's just in it for the entertainment. Good riddance!
- IGotTheMemo

I know I wasn't going to respond, but your comment is so beyond stupid I couldn't resist. What a joke. Fowler negotiations would be going better if people on a hockey blog site were nicer. What a dope.

I know I wasn't going to respond, but your comment is so beyond stupid I couldn't resist. What a joke. Fowler negotiations would be going better if people on a hockey blog site were nicer. What a dope.

- quackup

I am nice to people that earn my respect, so that doesn't mean snarky people. Unlike you, I try to keep in mind that these players are human beings with personal lives. Yes, I've had to be uncharacteristically blunt about the expansion draft, but that's only to keep egregiously, outlandish ideas off this website. Something you fail at with every keystroke quack!

Season ticket holder meeting today. Calm down kids, the old man here has got the info you need straight from the GM's remarkably candid mouth.

First off, expansion draft. Everyone in our group was more freaked out about it than Murray. He laughed at all of the speculation that Anaheim was going to lose a significant player. Names thrown out were Manson, Silfverberg, Cogliano. His direct statement was"Hell no! If we lose any of those guys for nothing, I would expect the Samueli's to fire me." He would not say anything regarding Bieksa's contract situation (BUT he did comment on others) so I took that as a somewhat confirmation that he'll waive his NMC so the Ducks can protect Manson. Murray said Vegas is going to skew young and McFee will take any garbage contract to get to the cap floor BUT he wants draft picks, and lots of them, just not this year. NEXT year. I get the feeling Murray will deal his first rounder for next year in order for Vegas to take Stoner or Despres.

Second, Fowler is all but signed. The only stickler is that Cam want's a ridiculously low salary during the lockout year and Murray doesn't want to give it to him. similar to what Hampus negotiated into his deal but to a much worse extent for the Ducks. He said Cam wants something like $500,000 that year, which was refreshingly bizarre coming out of Murray, Anyway, he said it'll be figured out shortly and Cam will be a long term Duck soon.

Third, and longest segment, the injury front. Corey Perry played the majority of the year with a severly sprained MCL that was ready to tear at any time. He tried playing with a brace but it didn't help the pain and "it made an already mediocre skater even worse." Direct quote from Murray that drew the biggest laugh of the day. He won't need surgery. Hopefully he'll get back to being Corey Perry next year if this is the case. Linholm's and Vatanen's surgery went well and Hampus is already working out. Sami's was a lot worse and he'll possibly miss half the season. Kesler's hip was bothering him and the pain never subsided so he had an MRI. The next day he was scoped and three bone fragments were removed from his hip. The last one bothered me the most. It was regarding Gibson and Murray said it was indeed another groin strain. My brother asked why this was a recurring problem and Murray's response was, "Gibson is still a young guy and he doesn't feel he needs to do the work necessary to be able to play the way he wants to play. He just wants to strap on the pads and go play and you can't just do that at the NHL level. We hope that what happened to the team in game six will be a stark reminder of what needs to be done to play in the NHL and that he will learn from that result." That scared the CRAP out of me! The Ducks don't have another goalie in the system. If they can't get Gibson to start taking his starter position seriously, they're screwed.

Finally, a bunch of little things. When someone asked him about Vatanen Murray spoke in the past tense about him. Freudian slip that he's all but gone? The Ducks LOVE Sam Steel but aren't going to rush him. He will play all of next year in San Diego. They also like Max Jones' game but he needs to do a LOT of growing up. He'll probably be in San Diego for a while. Murray is scared to death of how good Jacob Larsson might be next year. He's been working out with Hampus this year and if there wasn't the glut of D-men he would probably make the team next year. Murray wants Larsson to play next year in San Diego but if he makes a better impression during camp next year, something will be done to make room for him. Murray also said, "Unfortunately, Randy loves him." That brought another laugh. Finally, no more NMC contracts from the Ducks, the only thing they'll agree to is a limited MNC where the player gives them a list. Also, no more big bonus years, "The Samueli's yelled at me for having to pay Perry $10 million this year. See, it's not just the players and coaches who get yelled at."

That's about it. I must say I really enjoyed talking with Bob Murray this year. Usually he treats these things like he's going to the dentist. I put it down to a really good season ticket drive. There weren't a lot of seats to choose from and we were the first group in. I imagine by the end of the evening they might be close to sold out.

I am nice to people that earn my respect, so that doesn't mean snarky people. Unlike you, I try to keep in mind that these players are human beings with personal lives. Yes, I've had to be uncharacteristically blunt about the expansion draft, but that's only to keep egregiously, outlandish ideas off this website. Something you fail at with every keystroke quack!
- IGotTheMemo

I guess that's our difference. I think you should be nice to everyone. I don't equate the two as being conditional. I'll be nice to someone I don't respect. That's called manors. So, according to your view, you go to a restaurant and don't have to be nice to the server, after all, you said, and I quote, "I am nice to people that earn my respect." That server may be a total jerk outside of work, and deserving of zero respect. But I think if they do their job to my satisfaction the least I can do is be "nice" to them. You disagree. Fine. Read your words.. I also understand people have bad days. Take our interactions. We may have had differences in the past, but I choose not to carry those differences over to another conversation. Your first response to me today in this thread was uncalled for. You were rude, and you chose to justify it. Fine. I choose to interact with others differently. I must be doing something right, I have a fair # of really close friends.

And I think every time you respond, you dig yourself a little bit bigger hole.

Thanks Duxcup for the info.

We were there at 9:15, meeting friends, so I heard the 10:00 am talk. Murray said similar stuff (didn't hear the Perry or Gibson injury comments), but I noticed Murray stayed around and spoke with patrons for a significant amount of time after the Q & A ended. We went to our seats instead. Maybe we should have stayed behind and listened to Murray instead.

I guess that's our difference. I think you should be nice to everyone. I don't equate the two as being conditional. I'll be nice to someone I don't respect. That's called manors. So, according to your view, you go to a restaurant and don't have to be nice to the server, after all, you said, and I quote, "I am nice to people that earn my respect." That server may be a total jerk outside of work, and deserving of zero respect. But I think if they do their job to my satisfaction the least I can do is be "nice" to them. You disagree. Fine. Read your words.. I also understand people have bad days. Take our interactions. We may have had differences in the past, but I choose not to carry those differences over to another conversation. Your first response to me today in this thread was uncalled for. You were rude, and you chose to justify it. Fine. I choose to interact with others differently. I must be doing something right, I have a fair # of really close friends.

And I think every time you respond, you dig yourself a little bit bigger hole.
- quackup

When I compared your post to an outlandish fiction piece that was out of line. I'll admit it. I'm sorry. You may or may not see it, but I am solution oriented. Therefore, I put ample energy into not creating problems. And questioning my restaurant etiquette is a swing and a miss. That I guarantee you. Lastly, to keep things abridged, I found friends to be a burden.

Thanks Duxcup for the info.

We were there at 9:15, meeting friends, so I heard the 10:00 am talk. Murray said similar stuff (didn't hear the Perry or Gibson injury comments), but I noticed Murray stayed around and spoke with patrons for a significant amount of time after the Q & A ended. We went to our seats instead. Maybe we should have stayed behind and listened to Murray instead.
- quackup

This is where he said most of this. Like I said, he was really candid. My brother and I were stunned.

http://www.tsn.ca/ducks-a...ve-deal-in-place-1.777843

http://www.tsn.ca/ducks-avoid-asking-bieksa-to-waive-nmc-have-deal-in-place-1.777843
- quackup

It looks like all the forum chatter proved to be for nothing. I didn't realize the Golden Knights GM George McPhee was as willing to work with other teams as it appears. This deal isn't going to be a bag of pucks and a terrible contract though. This'll cost Anaheim.

Vegas ownership seems to be thinking 10 years down the line. They paid a billion dollars and get one shot at this. Let's face it, stockpiling draft picks isn't a bad idea. They get one guy from 30 teams and have first go around for free agency, so maybe looking to cut a deal with 1/3 of the teams for picks instead isn't stupid. If anything the Chicago Wolves are going to be a busy farm system.

Not trying to get ahead of things, but it looks like the Ducks are going to somehow manage to make it through this expansion draft unscathed.

It looks like all the forum chatter proved to be for nothing. I didn't realize the Golden Knights GM George McPhee was as willing to work with other teams as it appears. This deal isn't going to be a bag of pucks and a terrible contract though. This'll cost Anaheim.

Vegas ownership seems to be thinking 10 years down the line. They paid a billion dollars and get one shot at this. Let's face it, stockpiling draft picks isn't a bad idea. They get one guy from 30 teams and have first go around for free agency, so maybe looking to cut a deal with 1/3 of the teams for picks instead isn't stupid. If anything the Chicago Wolves are going to be a busy farm system.

Not trying to get ahead of things, but it looks like the Ducks are going to somehow manage to make it through this expansion draft unscathed.
- IGotTheMemo

I suggested in an earlier post it might be possible BM had a deal in place with McPhee. It's in the post where I speculated Vats might be traded at the NHL Draft instead of Expansion Draft. We'll see. I think that's more realistic today.

If you think about this, it's in the Knights best interest to make an expansion deal with the Ducks now, prior to the draft. Say Bieksa had waived (or was bought out) and Vats traded. Now we protect all we want to protect. Vegas gets to choose from assorted players (Vermette, Shaw, Tokarski, Wagner, etc.) Bottom line Vegas isn't getting anyone of significant value. We're protecting everyone, but our return on Vats might not be ideal. But we get to keep Manson, Silf. and Rakell.

So Murray talks to McPhee and says something like, "we can buy Bieksa out, trade Vats, and you get your choice of (fill in the blank from above), OR, you leave my blue line alone (because now Murray is protecting Bieksa, Fowler, Lindholm, and exposing Manson and Vatanen - assuming 7-3-1) and I'll give you (and I'm just spitballing here) a 2nd and Marcus Pettersson."

What's more attractive to McPhee? Vermette, or a draft pick and a very good D prospect. Hell, I would throw in Logan Shaw if we can dump one of Stoner/Despres on him. Despres is a risk, but with Stoner he's only got 1 year left. Vegas could then deal him at the trade deadline for peanuts, but man does it help the Ducks with their cap situation now. And now Vats can be traded at the NHL draft, where more teams are in the bidding because they don't have to protect him, vs pre expansion draft.

Now it's possible McPhee back stabs Murray, but these GM's are like one big "good old boys" club. I don't think that will happen. Anyway, I may be full of it (been accused of it many times, not only by you), but I think the above scenario sounds reasonable. We'll see when the expansion list is revealed.

I suggested in an earlier post it might be possible BM had a deal in place with McPhee. It's in the post where I speculated Vats might be traded at the NHL Draft instead of Expansion Draft. We'll see. I think that's more realistic today.

If you think about this, it's in the Knights best interest to make an expansion deal with the Ducks now, prior to the draft. Say Bieksa had waived (or was bought out) and Vats traded. Now we protect all we want to protect. Vegas gets to choose from assorted players (Vermette, Shaw, Tokarski, Wagner, etc.) Bottom line Vegas isn't getting anyone of significant value. We're protecting everyone, but our return on Vats might not be ideal. But we get to keep Manson, Silf. and Rakell.

So Murray talks to McPhee and says something like, "we can buy Bieksa out, trade Vats, and you get your choice of (fill in the blank from above), OR, you leave my blue line alone (because now Murray is protecting Bieksa, Fowler, Lindholm, and exposing Manson and Vatanen - assuming 7-3-1) and I'll give you (and I'm just spitballing here) a 2nd and Marcus Pettersson."

What's more attractive to McPhee? Vermette, or a draft pick and a very good D prospect. Hell, I would throw in Logan Shaw if we can dump one of Stoner/Despres on him. Despres is a risk, but with Stoner he's only got 1 year left. Vegas could then deal him at the trade deadline for peanuts, but man does it help the Ducks with their cap situation now. And now Vats can be traded at the NHL draft, where more teams are in the bidding because they don't have to protect him, vs pre expansion draft.

Now it's possible McPhee back stabs Murray, but these GM's are like one big "good old boys" club. I don't think that will happen. Anyway, I may be full of it (been accused of it many times, not only by you), but I think the above scenario sounds reasonable. We'll see when the expansion list is revealed.
- quackup

Since we are still going to trade sami either way I'd rather have bieska waive his no trade just so we could stick it to the golden knights. You know. Give them a proper welcome into the division. Thats the way it should be.

We've yet to hear anything. This time of year is normally quiet, but the expansion draft changes that. We'll see how far a handshake goes between Bob Murray and George McPhee. Initially we heard talk of sanctions for GMs utilizing a loophole. However, I think that's only for egregious misconduct. A buyout followed by a re-sign is an example.

It's looking like this defensive group is staying intact. Although I still think a LW that can stake, is strong on the puck and can finish is ideal. It's more than that though. Transitions are such a big part of the game, and having guys that can move the puck up the left side of the ice while keeping the puck protected could give this team more looks.

Hindsight is 20/20, but Maroon is gone. I think Boudreau's coaching style was a terrible fit for someone like that. Anaheim had a culture under Boudreau that allowed for lack of accountability. Unfortunately for the Ducks it took a trade and an opportunity to play with one of the best players in the world for him to get it together. I don't think he could have matured that much if he'd of stayed in Anaheim. That's my shot at trying to rationalize the impact of losing Maroon. Not that convincing.

The cap situation is manageable. If they're going to re-sign Eaves that'll limit things more. There are LWs out there in free agency, but their odometer is up there, and with the transition game the way it is, some youth would go a long way. Another thing to consider is Murray would like to get back to having Anaheim back under their internal cap. Especially with all the guys that need to be re-signed within the next year.

The good news is there are opportunities, as the Ducks aren't hamstrung, but this situation isn't going to manage itself. It'll be an interesting summer here in Orange County, so at least there's that to help pass the time.

Season ticket holder meeting today. Calm down kids, the old man here has got the info you need straight from the GM's remarkably candid mouth.
- duxcup07

dude thanks for this. hope we get something nice for Sami if he's indeed the odd man out. also not great to hear that about Gibby. Murph should sign the best goalie on the market to put him on notice.

Scratch Drouin off the wish list. Montreal just got him.

Still think a trade with Toronto seems the most likely.

Scratch Drouin off the wish list. Montreal just got him.

Still think a trade with Toronto seems the most likely.
- quackup

yeah. Theodore or montour would have gone to tampa for drouin. There still other players though. Offseason just getting started

quote=Eman87654 *yeah. Theodore or montour would have gone to tampa for drouin. There still other players though. Offseason just getting started* /quote

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[ quote=Eman87654 ] *yeah. Theodore or montour would have gone to tampa for drouin. There still other players though. Offseason just getting started* [ /quote ]

Wow! This is just in, there are reports that the Ducks have bought out Simon Despres. Personally I'm glad to see this storyline come to an end. Anaheim has done everything by the book in regards to proper treatment of Despres' concussions. Although, the event of him sustaining a third concussion in a Ducks sweater could be a lasting PR problem. A tough pill to swallow having to walk away from something like this, but I think it was the right thing to do.

This is the first significant contract to be bought out by the Ducks. The only other one being Mark Fistric. It looks there'll be a 1.2M cap hit next year, followed by a couple years of 0, 1 year at 1M then 4 years at 600K. Eklund updated the team salary cap page, and you can see all the numbers there.

To me, it's difficult to manage a team when you have a #4 defensemen with the injury history that Despres has. He showed so much promise, and when news came out of an extension it looked like a great signing. I don't know what the future holds for Despres, but I wish him all the best. Maybe he hangs up the skates and purses something else. At least he has the means to do that.

[ quote=Eman87654 ] *yeah. Theodore or montour would have gone to tampa for drouin. There still other players though. Offseason just getting started*
- PhilMcCracken[ /quote ]

drouin is a real head case . just wait til he decides to hold out because he wont get 7 mill a year