Cap Management and Potential Sacrifices

Lehkonen's extension deadline (Sept. 16) and trade rumors to Toronto add pressure. Sakic remains mum on Lehkonen talks, reinforcing the timeline. The 'painful sacrifices' article named Roy, Burns, Wedgewood (2027) and Nelson (2028) as potential cap casualties. Makar's extension delay may be a strategic cap move. Sakic's confidence on Makar signing before camp adds a new layer, but the cap situation remains tight.