In the cap world, if you’re not a good team, is there something to keeping your prospects down longer just in terms of economics and entry-level contracts, and the value there?
There are a lot of advantages to players that are young on entry-level contracts. Their salary is capped, and even with bonuses their cap hit is really small compared to their potential value. Even once they become RFAs, other teams can’t just grab those players without giving you a bunch of picks in exchange. There’s real value in carefully managing those entry-level contracts, and making sure that the players are only entering the NHL when they can provide that value.
Rob Vollman on TSN Radio talking Leafs, Hockey Abstract & More
