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Nashville Predators: Salary Cap advantage for Poile and Predators

By Corey Francis

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
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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Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Make a major splash

If you add up the contracts of the other players mentioned, the total is $16.5 million. That leaves $5.7 million in cap space. But then, Versteeg is a back-up option. Take off those dollars, the cap space is $7.7 million. That is a great amount to work with, and to draw a major player.

There is a player out there that would take that amount. A player that was fifth on his team in points, even though he earned 56 himself. He is efficient, leading the NHL in percent of shots made. Plus, he give hits, blocks pucks, and takes them away from opponents. That player?

T.J. Oshie.

The 30-year old Oshie will demand a higher price, which will force teams to shy away. The Washington Capitals only have 11 players on their current roster, but only $24 million to spare. That roster consists of seven forwards, four defensemen, and a goalie. Too many holes to fill with not a lot of money. Compare that to Nashville, with 19 players already on the roster.

Can you imagine a veteran goal scorer in the prime of his career working with players like Aberg and Arvidsson? It would an awesome site. But is it likely?

Well, David Poile is the man to make it work. And, remember, Oshie earned $4.175 million last year. Will he sign for $6 million? If he does, Mike Fisher could sign for $1.7 million.

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That would be an amazing team.

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