[truebluefan]

The NHL's hard cap is a bit softer today, and the Devils are whole again.

Enhancing his reputation as Loophole Louie, Devils GM Lou Lamoriello yesterday was granted precedent-setting Long-Term Injury cap relief on the $3.5 million salary of likely retiree Alexander Mogilny. Combined with Sunday's shedding of $3.6 million of cap liability on Vladimir Malakhov, Lamoriello went straight to work on signing up his patient returnees.

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[imported_shookem]

I have no idea how Lou pulls this stuff off, the guy must be backed by some of his Jersey "Friends".

"I'm hear to convince you to let ALMO retire Mr. Bettman. Chrissy, go talk to Gionta and tell him to sign for about $4 mill."