Sam Bennett’s new deal tightens the salary cap situation

The Calgary Flames re-signed Sam Bennett earlier this week to a two year contract worth $2.55 million per season. The deal is fair to both sides, provides good value, and definitely tightens their salary cap situation.

A quick look at the roster

Here are the players likely to be locks for the opening night roster:

• F Johnny Gaudreau – $6.75 million
• F Sean Monahan – $6.375 million
• F Mikael Backlund – $5.35 million
• F Milan Lucic – $5.25 million
• F Elias Lindholm – $4.