With the recent unchartered course that is being established by the current class of restricted free-agents, the importance of salary cap management has magnified. Never before have the demands of players coming off entry-level contracts been at this level. Many high-profile talented young hockey players have been training camp hold-outs as teams struggle to find a resolution. This includes Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.
Current negotiations over a new contract for Boeser will undoubtedly have undesirable consequences. If the team is to compete for a playoff spot this season, getting quickly out of the gate is of the utmost importance.