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- Feb 3, 2008
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Sens are already at the floor, why trade for Stepan's 6.5M cap hit, 2M salary now?
Who or what would the Sens be willing to part with to get Stepan, is my question. Like, maybe Anisimov? Maybe a pick? I'm kinda confused as to what could possibly go the other way.
Arizona needs picks, Ottawa needs a center. Arizona needs cap, Ottawa has cap
Nothing. Arizona needs cap space. They are over the cap. Arizona likely adds a sweetener to this. Anything they get back would be a $1.5M or less player.
Is Stepan bad? I thought he was still a positive player which Arizona needs if they want to do anything
Those two normally cancel out. Don't expect a good pick. In fact, they might need to give one up.
Is this source legit?
Arizona is fine on the cap with a Hossa LTIR, and Stepan at $2m in real dollars is a very good value for what he brings. I wouldn't consider Stepan a cap dump situation at that salary.
Wouldn’t shock me if Ottawa took on Hossa’s contract.
Ottawa is currently projected to be $8M or more over the cap floor. They have no need for Hossa's contract.
Bad player? no. Bad cap number? yes.Is Stepan bad? I thought he was still a positive player which Arizona needs if they want to do anything