There are a lot of questions on if the Red Wings will offer sheet a restricted free agent this year. The reality is that they likely don't have enough assets to compensate for an impact player. Here's a better look at what it would likely cost them:
— Keith Quinn (@KeithLHHockey) July 1, 2015
For a more in-depth look at what teams can afford what, I suggest checking out GeneralFanager.com's chart:
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As you can see, since the Red Wings do not have a 2016 3rd round pick (traded for Marek Zidlicky), they can only afford certain offer sheets.