Along with Tony Marinaro, who's back from vacation, they discussed the Canadiens' salary structure, among other topics. McGuire believes that the Canadiens' players won't take it well when Kent Hughes signs a high-priced player, especially since everyone else has taken a pay cut. We know that $15 million per year in U.S. dollars is currently more than $20 million in Canadian dollars. And if the player has an $18 million bonus in a given year, that's a lot to pay all at once. The Canadiens, the Oilers, and the Maple Leafs will likely continue to spend up to the salary cap regardless, in the coming years.