Nashville Predators: Salary Cap advantage for Poile and Predators

May 9, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) and center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrate Arvidsson's game winner in overtime against the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV/The Tennessean via USA TODAY NETWORK /

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If things flame out

Should something happen and a contract not work out, there are other options. A perennial 30 point scorer, with a career best of 54, makes Kris Versteeg an ideal option. The 10-year veteran averages 35 points per season; however, that includes two seasons in which Versteeg played 13 or fewer games. Remove those two season, the average points increases to 43.

The Calgary Flames left Versteeg unprotected in the Expansion Draft. Granted, he is an unrestricted free agent. There is a concern, however. The Flame did not control the puck well when Versteeg was on the ice, as his Corsi rating was 47.8%.

But, the contract is a bargin. For a player that averages over 30 points per year, with four years above 40 points, to make $950,000 is a steal. Again, a contract of $2 million is in order here.

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