It’s no secret that the Calgary Flames have a problem with the salary cap. They’re not alone in this respect, as roughly half the National Hockey League is in the same boat. But what little wiggle room the Flames had cap-wise is quietly evaporating due to the injury to Austin Czarnik and the need to place him on the long-term injury reserve (or LTIR).
With Czarnik likely out until near the end of December, it’s worth exploring precisely how much cap space his LTIR assignment will disappear for the Flames.
How the salary cap works
If you’re a long-time FlamesNation read, you probably have a good handle on the cap.