We aren't in that bad of shape next year. As it stands right now, we have $52.8m for next season which includes 8 forwards, 4 defense and 2 goalies. We'll have $20m to potentially re-sign Voracek, Gagner, B. Schenn, Raffl. White, Medvedev, L. Schenn, Gudas and Manning. My assumption is Gagner, White, Medvedev, L. Schenn and Manning won't be back for various reasons. Throwing out some numbers... -Vorachek @ $8m -Schenn @ $4.5m -Raffl @ $2.5m -Gudas @ 2m Which brings us to $69.8m with 11 forwards, 5 defense and 2 goalies. There's also the option of buying Umberger out which will free up more space So no, re-signing Couturier does not spell the end of B. Schenn for cap reasons.