Lucas Raymond has been recognized as one of the best contracts in the NHL, which begs the question: just how good is the Detroit Red Wings core’s cap structure? Tune in as we discuss Steve Yzerman’s position as he navigates a rising salary cap and what he has in Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider long term, and how that affect his ability to attract future superstars or any free agent talent, extend Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane, sign Marco Kasper (Michigan goal-scorer), Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and others after their ELCs, and more.
Next, we go over Simon Edvinsson’s next contract, when the best time for Steve Yzerman to sign him would be, what his AAV will look like next to Moritz Seider, how he fared with Albert Johansson, & more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment – enjoy!
Intro: 00:00
Raymond’s Contract & Yzerman’s Cap Advantage: 4:05
Edvinsson’s Extension: 33:35
Overtime: 56:10
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7 Comments
Edvinsson probably wants a bridge deal so he can get 7-8+ million. Seeing as even the most mediocre defensemen will be asking for 4-5 Mil per season starting in 2027…
Love Evan and Brad’s package action. Great addition to the show.
We just saw an anemic FA market because every team could afford to resign the players they wanted with the Cap going up. The same Cap increase will happen each of the next two years. I don't see how the FA market will be any different for the next two years. If you don't build from within, teams are going to be in a very bad position.
Edvisson might get a 7 by 8 anyway.
Sometimes I come here just to hear Ken Daniels’ voice
Stepping back, the cap increases are "the thing" that hurts the SY plan. If more teams were crunched while wings "bad" contracts are coming off the books there would be more flexing of the cap space to take players other teams can't afford.
Not locking up DeBrincat for longer will probably hurt.