Weaponizing Offseason Cap Space 2024 Edition

The San Jose Sharks have something that many National Hockey League General Managers covet: plenty of cap space. Can Mike Grier turn some of his cap space into future assets by taking on bad contracts from cap-strapped teams? Start by looking at the New York Islanders' cap situation and why they are priming themselves to move Jean-Gabriel Pageau before the draft. Then, look at why Pageau would potentially bring to the Sharks. Next, Ilya Mikheyev's time with the Vancouver Canucks might be coming to an end despite the Canucks cap space. Could Mikheyev be a worthwhile gamble? Next, despite Barclay Goodrow's playoff heroics for the New York Rangers, the Rangers will need his cap space soon. Could a Bay Area reunion be in the cards? Finally, the Philadephia Flyers cap situation isn't very rosy for a team in their position. Could Cam Atkinson be on the way out to make room? Check out the podcast on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube . Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com . Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.