Interesting.
I'm curious, what are you left with after reading a sentence like that then ?
First of all, when I read an interview and there's a sentence and/or statement without quotations, I know that that is not something that was ever actually said by the interviewee.
2nd, you're assuming that that statement pertains to a basic level of understanding of the salary cap. I'm not quite sure why you would do that? Teams are trying to project their rosters and cap situations for years in advance. Expecting Fenton to know other teams plans for the future only really shows how little that you actually understand the salary cap.
Simple example-
1. Can the Wild fit Milan Lucic under their cap at this time?
2. Does adding Lucic to the Wild roster fit into Fenton's plan for the salary cap?
3. Does it make Ken Holland an idiot for calling and offering a Lucic trade to Minnesota?