Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: From the Board of Governor’s meeting yesterday – it’s possible that next years salary cap could be $80 million. This seasons cap could have been $79 million if they chose to use the full escalator.
With Robby Fabbri now done for the season in St. Louis, and other injuries to Alex Steen, Jay Bouwmeester, Patrik Berglund and Zach Sanford, the Blues may need to find some short-term help.
As of yet, it doesn’t sound like there has been much talk between the Columbus Blue Jackets and pending unrestricted free agent Cam Atkinson.