Jackson Blake vs Nikita Kucherov
Jackson Blake carries a $5.6M cap hit against $6.7M expected, while Nikita Kucherov carries $9.5M against $12.7M. The gap is +$1.1M versus +$3.2M in surplus. Both play RW and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Jackson Blake | Nikita Kucherov |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Position | RW | RW |
| Age | 23 | 33 |
| Contract type | RFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $5.6M | $9.5M |
| Expected cap hit | $6.7M | $12.7M |
| Surplus | +$1.1M | +$3.2M |
| Grade | B | A |
| TOI per game | 18:01 | 21:02 |
| Points | 17 | 20 |
| Next contract | — | — |