jeff48109 474 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Nine teams face 2010-11 cap penalties The Chicago Blackhawks aren't the only team operating with a significant reduction of their 2010-11 cap space courtesy of performance bonuses.Sources tell capgeek.com nine teams will face a cap reduction this coming season because performance bonuses earned pushed them past the upper limit in 2009-10. The Blackhawks lead the way by a long shot at an estimated $4.15 million, but the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs are getting hit hard too. The Bruins face a penalty in the range of $1.75 million and the Maple Leafs are next at $1.4 million. Other notable penalties include the Edmonton Oilers, at $354,500, and the San Jose Sharks, at $327,500. Four other teams — the Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings — face reductions of less than $100,000. Following is a complete list of estimates. 1. Chicago Blackhawks, $4,157,753 2. Boston Bruins, $1,759,795 3. Toronto Maple Leafs, $1,400,000 4. Edmonton Oilers, $354,500 5. San Jose Sharks, $327,500 6. Vancouver Canucks, $90,000 7. Pittsburgh Penguins, $83,979 8. Montreal Canadiens, $68,751 9. Detroit Red Wings, $50,000 All nine teams were pushed against the upper limit in part because of long-term injuries and then past it when performance bonuses were achieved. The penalty has been applied to all nine teams on all of capgeek.com's features. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoogs 8 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 LOL! Chicago is so screwed 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 my first thought after looking at that list, how on earth did Toronto get so many 'performance bonuses' when they finished next to last? 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) How in the hell did Abby meet any of his bonuses? I wonder if that $50k will actually cause an issue with our RFA signings? You never know with some of these lower earning guys $50k is still a lot. $850k or $900k that could be a big difference to some of them. Edited July 5, 2010 by dragonballgtz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blgillett 48 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 That's it wings are done for! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Now we can't get Kovalchuk. DAMN! 1 Z and D for the C reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Who did we pay a bonus out to, and for what? 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Who did we pay a bonus out to, and for what? Maybe Lebda, for leaving for good. 2 Z and D for the C and wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Maybe Lebda, for leaving for good. And only for $50,000? I would have paid more. 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Who did we pay a bonus out to, and for what? Only two people had bonus potential according to cap geek. Abby or Larsson hit something...that something I have not a clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 5, 2010 We're screwed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 all things considered is pocket change in the grand scheme of things, yea it might hurt us barely........but chicago do you want me to take over as GM I can promise you a nice cup drought after last year just as you current GM can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atodaso 279 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 so, is this article saying that chicago's cap will be around $55.2M instead of 59.4? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 so, is this article saying that chicago's cap will be around $55.2M instead of 59.4? As I see it. Hurts like hell if you're the Hawks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blgillett 48 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 You got it right I think its great would love to see them struggle this year! so, is this article saying that chicago's cap will be around $55.2M instead of 59.4? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Capgeek says Hawks currently have nine contracts left to sign with $4.6 million left in cap room. The only way they get out of this is by burying Huet. And signing 10 mediocre guys as replacements for the Byfugliens and Versteegs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Capgeek says Hawks currently have nine contracts left to sign with $4.6 million left in cap room. The only way they get out of this is by burying Huet. And signing 10 mediocre guys as replacements for the Byfugliens and Versteegs. I think they're better off simply buying him out than putting him in the ground. The latter would produce enormous controversy and huge legal fees for the organization. 1 Z and D for the C reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 I think they're better off simply buying him out than putting him in the ground. The latter would produce enormous controversy and huge legal fees for the organization. Legal fees don't count under the cap. If they work it like the Rangers did when Cherepanov died and get a draft pick out of it, double bonus. :ripchicagogoaltending.gif: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) I think they're better off simply buying him out than putting him in the ground. The latter would produce enormous controversy and huge legal fees for the organization. It's also possible they could try to loan him out to a KHL team. I'm pretty sure it's been done before. If I'm not mistaken, Chicago was going to do the same thing with Khabibulin. Edited July 5, 2010 by Jesusberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) It's also possible they could try to loan him out to a KHL team. I'm pretty sure it's been done before. If I'm not mistaken, Chicago was going to do the same thing with Khabibulin. Loaning him out is, too, a much better option than is simply killing him to clear his cap hit. Legal fees don't count under the cap. If they work it like the Rangers did when Cherepanov died and get a draft pick out of it, double bonus. :ripchicagogoaltending.gif: Well, they're always bragging about their attendance numbers; I guess that in the event, we'd see if they really did have as much in the way of revenue as they're claiming. Edited July 5, 2010 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Maybe Lebda, for leaving for good. Awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I never thought I'd see the day where I'd describe $50,000 as "no big deal". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 They are going to HAVE to try and get somebody to take on either Campbell or Huet. And with some of the GM's around the league, I won't be the least bit surprised to see either one moved. And then Chicago will kinda be fine again, as far as cap space. But it's not like they didn't see this coming. You'd think they'd do something with Huet or Campbell right off the bat and keep some of their depth that they traded away..... ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest screwdahawks Report post Posted July 6, 2010 It's also possible they could try to loan him out to a KHL team. I'm pretty sure it's been done before. If I'm not mistaken, Chicago was going to do the same thing with Khabibulin. KLH also has a salary cap, would his 5.6 count against their cap and none against s***cago's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites