New Jersey Devils
Today, I will look further into the Devils' current cap situation. GM Lou Lamoriello must move more than three million dollars in cap space before the season commences to be under the cap. Who can he trade/waive? Let's see.
Brian Rolston—An aging winger, and seems like a likely candidate to be moved at this point. However, he cannot be buried in the minors due to his NMC (no movement clause). Bryce Salvador—a steady defenseman, seems to be a more likely candidate as he has no NMC/NTC and can be buried in the minors if a trading partner cannot be found. Dainius Zubrus—another aging winger, is in the same situation as Salvador although his skillset is much more attractive to teams than those of the above mentioned. To move any of these three players requires some maneuvering, something Lamoriello might not be willing to do. Teams see these three guys as "salary dumps" and won't take on their contracts unless something is added to sweeten the pot. (draft picks, prospects, etc.) it is highly unlikely Lamoriello takes that route at this point. If anything, he could bury Salvador and/or Zubrus in the minors. Travis Z ...
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