1. You can certainly figure out the range of possibilities. Maybe you prefer those words (underlined) rather than "figured out"?
2. Not sure what people you are referring to, but does it really matter? Some people just like to know the future situation, and what might happen, or what could be expected. I don't see any real harm or travesty in any of that. I think we are just discussing hockey, that's all.
1. Sure - That's a pretty damn broad range, though (We have no way of knowing for sure where the cap will sit - likely somewhere between $79.5-84.5M, which makes a world of difference to the conversation; Nylander/Matthews/Marner contract terms play a huge role, obviously - are they making a combined $22M or $25M? - as would Gardiner's; We have no idea what trades/signings might happen in the meantime, or which kids are going to step up big this year - Will Johnsson and Kapanen turn themselves into multi-million dollar players? Is Liljegren ahead of his expected curve?) so the best thing to do - in my opinion, at least - is to keep a very open mind.
2. No, it doesn't really matter, but it's killin' my buzz, man. I'm glad you're unfamiliar with the kinds of people I'm talking about - I like your optimism (that's not sarcasm, I really mean it) but if they were just looking for answers, then they'd be asking questions. They are not.
1. I think we have concluded that we agree that there is a range of possibilities. One possibility is we will have a problem with cap in 19-20. The other possibility is that we won't. I think saying "range of possibilities" accurately describes and portrays the situation which I believe you have also confirmed.
2. I don't worry that much about what people say. I try to use facts (math, science, known truisms, etc.) and tend to, or
try to gravitate to sources that actually have such info. That could be partially because of my personality, my profession, etc. And, by no means am I saying that I'm perfect and don't make mistakes. But, I don't get particularly concerned with subjective opinions that are not based on facts or a solid base. A pig is still a pig no matter how much lipstick you put on it. The other thing is when
you (*) point your (* not literally you, just speaking figuratively), there are three fingers pointing back at you. So, all fanbases engage in the kind of behavior that seems to be ticking you off.
The other point that has got lost in the shuffle here is that lots of folks have dismissed the idea that there is simply no potential cap issues whatsoever, in a blanket statement type of way. Maybe that's something that happened more in the Trade and Rumours section where there are tons of silly arguments. While it seemed a little implausible, I was willing to give the nod to what appeared to be a consensus opinion. Now, we seem to be acknowledging something different. At the least, that's kind of
confusing.
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