Nikolaj Ehlers vs Zach Benson
Nikolaj Ehlers carries a $8.5M cap hit against $5.2M expected, while Zach Benson carries $7.5M against $6.9M. The gap is -$3.3M versus -$588K in surplus. Both play LW and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Nikolaj Ehlers | Zach Benson |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | Buffalo Sabres |
| Position | LW | LW |
| Age | 30 | 21 |
| Contract type | UFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $8.5M | $7.5M |
| Expected cap hit | $5.2M | $6.9M |
| Surplus | -$3.3M | -$588K |
| Grade | F | C |
| TOI per game | 16:15 | 19:58 |
| Points | 14 | 13 |
| Next contract | — | — |