Originally Posted by Thom Yorke

So apparently the cap's going up to $64 million next year, which makes me think of a possible repeat for Boston.

Rex is retiring, Marchand is an RFA, and Kaberle and Ryder are UFA's. Other than that, everyone else is signed. Kaberle, don't let the door hit your ass on the way out. I'm kind of indifferent to Ryder. He can be great at times, but is very inconsistent. I wouldn't say no to something like $2-2.5 million though. Marchand is obviously a must sign, and I can't even begin to imagine what he'll make. Could be $2 million, could be $3 million with that run. I'm also assuming Savard will retire.

So, if Savard retires, Marchand resigns at $3 million, you include Seguin's bonuses, and Ryder and Kaberle walk, that would leave:

Lucic-Krejci-Horton
Marchand-Bergeron-X
Peverley-Kelly-Seguin
Paille-Campbell-Thornton

Chara-Seidenberg
Ference-Boychuk
McQuaid-X

Thomas
Rask

With just over $10 million to fill in the two X's. Although I wouldn't advise it because Krejci and Rask will be up for new contracts next year, you could go after Richards at about $7 million and still sign a solid top 4 defenseman as well.

Peverley-Richards-Seguin
Lucic-Krejci-Horton
Marchand-Bergeron-Kelly
Paille-Campbell-Thornton